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Ettaler Klosterbetriebe Abteilung Brauerei & Destillerie
Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 1
D-82488 Ettal
Telephone: +49 (0)8822 / 74450
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Notes

Opened: 1608

U.S. Importer: B. United International

Updated: May 23, 2011

Beer List

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    9.00% abv.
    • Date: December 21, 2006 (#6214)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 18 points
      Appearance (3)
      Deep dark red. Thick dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Bready, spicy. Pumpernickel.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Big body, really smooth. Hugely malty, with a big pumpernickel flavor carrying over from the aroma. Spicy and warming. Just sweet enough.
      Overall Impression (3)
      Real tasty beer.

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    • Date: December 21, 2006 (#6213)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Deep dark red. Nice dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Grainy, sweet, chocolatey malt.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Medium-light body, fizzy. Big grainy, chocolatey maltiness. Mild grassy hop flavor is more prominent in the finish.
      Overall Impression (2)

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    Münchner-Style Helles
    • Date: December 21, 2006 (#6212)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 15½ points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright golden. Moderate carbonation. Thick fluffy head.
      Aroma (2½)
      Floral. (Soap in the glass?)
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Medium-light body, low carbonation. Sweet malt flavor, very mild graininess. Mild grassy hop flavor and bitterness in the finish.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Give this one another try, in a properly-cleaned glass.

  • German-Style Pilsener

  • South German-Style Dunkel Weizen/Weissbier

  • South German-Style Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier