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BRLO Original Berliner Weisse

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The classic Berlin sour wheat beer — tart, refreshing and low alcohol. BRLO's interpretation of the city's most famous indigenous beer style, brewed with organic ingredients.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatsourtart
wheat
sour
tart
mineral
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is predominantly yeasty with a pleasant wheaty foundation, accented by subtle banana esters typical of weizen yeast strains.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BRLO Original Berliner Weisse

◎ Appearance

This classic Berliner Weisse presents a pale, straw-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates quickly. The beer's effervescent character is evident from the abundant fine carbonation rising through the glass, creating an inviting and lively visual presentation.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is predominantly yeasty with a pleasant wheaty foundation, accented by subtle banana esters typical of weizen yeast strains. A gentle tartness underlies the bouquet, with hints of fresh bread adding complexity without overwhelming the delicate character.

yeastywheatybanana esterssubtle tartness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshingly tart with a light wheat malt character that immediately engages the palate. The mid-palate develops a bright sourness balanced by smooth wheat notes and a whisper of banana, maintaining exceptional drinkability at 3% ABV with minimal bitterness (8 IBU).

crispbright tartnesssmooth wheatbalanced sourness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent refreshment, the sourness fading gracefully without astringency. A lingering wheaten quality persists briefly, leaving the palate primed for the next sip.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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