Beer Tasting Notes Aventinus has a huge head, an insistent sparkle, malty notes in the nose: chocolate, fruit and spices in the palate: and a lightly clove-like finish." Michael Jackson **** World Classic, Pocket Guide to Beer
"At 8 percent, this beer carries its strength with remarkable grace. The beer is deep russet-brown and has a portlike aroma of raisins, dates, prunes, bananas, and cloves. The palate shows some sweetness,, but it's remarkably dry for a beer of this weight. This allows it to remain light on the palate and almost dangerously refreshing." Garrett Oliver, The Brewmaster's Table