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Schneeeule Bea Berliner Weisse

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Schneeeule Bea is a refreshing and light Berliner Weisse that exemplifies the traditional Berlin wheat beer style with its crisp, tart character. This low-alcohol wheat beer offers a delicate balance of subtle fruitiness and gentle sourness, making it an ideal warm-weather refreshment.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
wheatsourtart
wheat
sour
tart
peach
mineral
fruity
Aroma
The nose is delicate and refreshing, with prominent wheat grain notes complemented by subtle citrus undertones.
also:citrusy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schneeeule Bea Berliner Weisse

◎ Appearance

Schneeeule Bea presents a pale, luminous straw yellow hue characteristic of the Berliner Weisse style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a delicate white head that dissipates gracefully, leaving fine lacing. Vibrant carbonation is evident throughout, creating an inviting, effervescent visual presentation.

pale strawcrystal cleareffervescentfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and refreshing, with prominent wheat grain notes complemented by subtle citrus undertones. A gentle tartness emerges without overwhelming, while clean yeast character adds brightness. The bouquet is light and approachable, inviting further exploration.

wheatcitrus notestartclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately tart, delivering the signature sourness of a traditional Berliner Weisse. The mid-palate balances wheat character with citrus acidity, maintaining remarkable drinkability despite the pronounced tartness. The finish remains dry and clean, with no discernible bitterness, allowing the natural acidity to define the palate.

tartcitrus-forwarddryrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering acidity that refreshes rather than fatigues. A pleasant dryness persists, making this beer an ideal companion for warm weather refreshment.

drycleancrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
83
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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