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Berliner Kindl Weisse

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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
3.0%
Bitterness
Mild4 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourtartcitrusy
sour
tart
citrusy
clean
wheat
Aroma
The nose is clean and bright, dominated by fresh lactic acidity with supporting notes of soft grain and wheat malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Weizen glass

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.

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