Schneider-Weisse Hopfen Weisse

I specifically chose this brewery to start my trip because it holds a special connection to me. After I graduated, I visited Germany. While in Munich, one of my main goals was to drink as much delicious German beer as I could. I've always had an affinity for all things German ever since I started studying the language in 8th grade. While in Munich, I embarked on a Beer tour where we visited several breweries and ended at the famous Hofbräuhaus. The first stop on the tour was Schneider-Weisse, where we were introduced to what quickly became one of my favorite beers.

Our tour guide, a very personable Argentinian who spoke 5 languages, informed us we could pick one of 3 different beers, 6% alcohol/vol, 8%, or 12%. Being a badass, I was the only one which chose the 12%. It was so damn good. 12% beer is a challenge to say the least. It almost tastes like you are chewing it. Fortunately, the delicious taste overwhelmed the intense alcohol content. It is a commonly held belief that beer made in Munich doesn't give you a hangover. This is because of the nearly 500 year old Reinheitsgebot, an order of purity which requires beer to have no preservatives or ingredients other than water, hops and barley-malt. With only pure ingredients you are less likely to get a hangover. After this night, I realized that this is only the case when you drink in moderation. 3 breweries and 3 Liters at the Hofbräuhaus definitely does not constitute moderation. I was able to stumble to the hostel successfully, but the next morning was not enjoyable.
So this is why I selected a beer I've never had from this brewery. After pouring it into the proper glass, it looked as delicious as I remembered. This variation was a lot darker and cloudier than typical wheat beers, with an orange-brown hue. The first sip was as awesome as I expected. However, it also revealed a fundamental flaw in my understanding of beer: I have no idea how to describe it (hence illiterate drinker). Basically, it tasted like awesome, alcoholy wheat beer, and a bit heavier than most wheat beers. This is also part of the reason I started this, so that I could learn more about beer tastes and history by paying better attention to what I am drinking. In short, this is a special beer due to my visit to the brewery, as well as an excellent beer for any occasion.