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Berliner Kindl Weisse

Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Berliner Weisse · One of 16 Berliner Weisses in hopIQ

Sold as Das Original, this is the unmixed base of the Berliner Kindl Weisse range: a top-fermented draught-strength beer at 3 percent, brewed from barley and wheat malt and soured with lactic acid bacteria. It is characteristically yeast-hazy, pale straw in colour and highly carbonated. The aroma is clean lactic with fresh grain. On the palate a sharp, bright acidity dominates, with lemon and green apple, while the hop stays in the background. The body is very light and the finish dry and tart, often softened with syrup at the table.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Mild4 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Barely any bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Barely bitter and dry.

Restrained on both sides — a spare, precise shape that trusts the base to speak.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Berliner Weisse.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berliner Kindl Weisse

◎ Appearance

Pale straw in colour with pronounced haze from suspended yeast, creating an opaque, cloudy presentation characteristic of the style. The head is fine and ephemeral, dissipating quickly, while the beer displays vigorous carbonation throughout, evident in the persistent stream of fine bubbles.

pale strawyeast hazehighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and bright, dominated by fresh lactic acidity with supporting notes of soft grain and wheat malt. Hop aromatics are restrained and remain in the background, allowing the microbiological character and malt bill to take centre stage.

lactic acidityfresh grainclean wheat

◐ Taste

Sharp and bright acidity dominates the palate immediately, with prominent citrus notes of lemon and green apple providing the primary flavour profile. The body is very light and delicate, with subtle wheat malt providing a gentle foundation, while hop bitterness remains minimal and subdued throughout.

sharp aciditylemon, green applelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and tart, with the acidity lingering cleanly without harshness. The aftertaste is refreshing and crisp, typically softened at table with the addition of fruit or herbal syrups.

dry, tartcrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Berliner Kindl Weisse

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

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About Berliner Weisse

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Berliner Weisse?

Berliner Weisse is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Berliner Weisse

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