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esprit · Post by **esprit** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 12:34 pm

We're looking for some feedback on some of the new beers in the Summer promo...what do you guys and gals think of Victory Whirlwind Witbier and Ayinger Ur-Weisse?

Mississauga Matt · Post by **Mississauga Matt** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 1:06 pm

I celebrate summer by drinking wits and wheats, so anything from these two prestigious breweries is a major coup. I therefore extend a big merçi beaucoup to you for bringing them in, along with the Brussels White and the other two Bavarian-style wheat beers.

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esprit · Post by **esprit** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 1:53 pm

Unfortunately, the "other two" are not ours....so please don't drink them!

Manul · Post by **Manul** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 2:24 pm

I tried a bottle of Ayinger then I went back and got two cases. This is my kind of summer beer: fruity (full flavor) and dry finish. I recommend it to anyone who likes German wheat.

Jon Walker · Post by **Jon Walker** » Wed Jul 03, 2002 5:06 pm

Although wheat beer is generally not my thing the heat wave got me to try something different. I picked up each of the three along with the "others". I have to say that I really didn't find much difference in taste between the Ayinger, Edelweiss and the Hofbrau. Maybe the differences are too subtle for my uneducated palette. Regardless I found all three to be refreshing, flavourful and with a nice, lingering finish. They're still not going to sway me from being a hophead (even in hot weather) but they're certainly a little more appropriate for hot days than a porter or stout. Although I didn't try the St.Peter's my favorite of the bunch was the Victory Whirlwind. It just seemed to have more pronounced flavors and a better finish.

For what it's worth that's my review.

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Sat Jul 13, 2002 2:02 am

I've always been a fan of the Whirlwind, and was not disappointed with the batch we got here. A great brew - hopefully it will sell well for the LCBO.

As for the Ur-Weisse, I tried it at Joe's and was pleasantly surprised. I guess I didn't have high expectations for this one, as it was better than I anticipated. Quite nice.

Sac · Post by **Sac** » Sat Jul 13, 2002 3:29 am

Peter, all of the releases are selling well at Smokeless, especially Brussels White and St. Peters Lemon & Ginger. The Ayinger, we probably have sold already 6 cases since its arrival. You should see the shelves at 217, no Lemon & Ginger and no Brussels White and no Ayinger. So I guess they are well received at Joe's and for walk through traffic. A customer of mine said he purchased 2 cases each of Lemon & Ginger and Brussels White.