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Grodziskie

Dr. Fritz Briem
Germany·Grodziskie
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A revival of the historic Polish smoked wheat ale ('Grätzer') — brewed entirely with oak-smoked wheat malt. Light-bodied, highly carbonated and dry with a distinctive smoky character. One of very few authentic examples of this near-extinct style.

ABV
3.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokywheatmineral
smoky
wheat
mineral
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by distinctive oak smoke that sits cleanly over a foundation of toasted wheat grain.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grodziskie

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer displays vibrant carbonation throughout, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the liquid.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by distinctive oak smoke that sits cleanly over a foundation of toasted wheat grain. Beneath these primary notes lies a subtle mineral undertone and a whisper of bread crust, with no harsh phenolics or off-aromas — the smoke integrates naturally with the malt.

oak smoketoasted wheatmineral characterbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and crisp, with the smoky character emerging immediately and persisting across the mid-palate without becoming acrid. Wheat provides a light, slightly grainy body with a clean mineral dryness that balances the smoke; restrained bitterness (20 IBU) allows the smoked malt to remain the focal point rather than overwhelm.

smoky, drywheat grainclean mineralcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, with the smoke gradually fading to leave behind a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. The low alcohol and high carbonation leave the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertastesmoke faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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