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Freigeist Köpenickiade Berliner Weisse

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Freigeist Köpenickiade is a traditional Berliner Weisse brewed with a blend of wheat and barley malts, featuring a light, refreshing character with subtle sourness. This historic Berlin beer style showcases delicate fruit notes and a crisp, dry finish characteristic of the region's brewing heritage.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
wheatsourfruity
wheat
sour
fruity
citrusy
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is subtle and inviting, displaying soft citrus notes with a gentle lactic sourness that doesn't overpower.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freigeist Köpenickiade Berliner Weisse

◎ Appearance

A pale, translucent golden to nearly colorless pour with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates quickly. The beer exhibits vibrant, fine carbonation visible as persistent streams of bubbles rising through the glass, characteristic of a properly conditioned Berliner Weisse.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and inviting, displaying soft citrus notes with a gentle lactic sourness that doesn't overpower. Delicate wheat grain character emerges underneath, complemented by a faint yeasty undertone typical of the style's spontaneous fermentation heritage.

citruslactic acidwheat grainsubtle yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright tartness and refreshing sourness, delivering clean lactic acid notes that define the style. Mid-palate reveals subtle citrus complexity and wheat character, while maintaining remarkable crispness and a bone-dry finish with no lingering sweetness or residual sugar.

tartsourcrisplactic

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and dry, with the sourness fading to leave a refreshing, mouthwatering aftertaste. No bitterness or harshness remains—only a pleasant citrus whisper and dry wheat notes that encourage another sip.

drycleanmouthwatering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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About Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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

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