2021 ADVENT BEER CALENDAR

The fourth six beers of the 2021 Advent Beer Calendar.

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I enjoyed the 2019 version of this beer calendar, so when I had an opportunity to purchase the 2021 version I didn't hesitate. It's filled with German beer goodness—water, hops, barley, and yeast—and a fun way to celebrate Advent, especially with the continuing cultural complications of COVID. (It's something I can enjoy in the comfort of my own home!) Here are my tasting notes.

1. Zwönitzer Rauchbier. It pours dark brown with a tan head. Smoked and cured meats. Campfire. Charred bark. Roasted malts. Dark chocolate. Cream. Long finish that starts a bit sweet but then goes dry and smoky. Oh, my God, this is fantastic. One of my favorites of the 2019 box.
   
2. Graminger Kirta Dunkles Weissbier. Copper-tinged brown body and an ivory head. Dark fruits. Fig. Caramel. Hint of cloves. Earthiness. Leaves. Hint of red wine. Moves from sweet to dry. It's okay.
   
3. Wittman Urhell. Clear yellow body with a white head. Lemon. Citrus. Grains. Crisp and clean. Good, with a lightly lemony finish.
   
4. Fürst Carl. Hazy golden yellow with a white head. Cloves, butterscotch, leaves, caramel malts. This is very good. Split the can with my dad.
   
5. Schloßbräu Kheder. Super-clear light yellow body with a thin with head. The nose is crisp and clean. The tongue is likewise, with hints of a few flavors—butterscotch, lettuce, a welcomed flavor of which I can't quite place. It's okay, but a bit too vegetal. Split the can with my dad.
6. Kartäuser Doppelbock Dunkel. Coppery dark brown body and a tan head. Broth. Cocoa. Dark fruits. Hints of white pepper and nutmeg. This is very good and a nice finish to the box.