Schneider Weisse TAP4 Festweisse

◎ Appearance

Bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. The overall impression is one of freshness and refinement typical of bottle-conditioned wheat beers.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and orange peel, immediately backed by the characteristic fruity banana and soft spice from the Schneider yeast. Beneath these fruit-forward aromatics sit grassy, herbal hop notes from the Cascade and Hallertauer Tradition, with a subtle sweet malted grain foundation that keeps the profile balanced and inviting.

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with pronounced citrus character leading into ripe banana and gentle spice notes from the yeast. A sweet, malty core provides structure and weight, while the New Zealand Cascade and Hallertauer hops deliver a clean, slightly bitter edge that keeps the beer from becoming cloying. The medium body carries all these elements with poise, finishing with good dryness and grassy hop persistence.

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry, with lingering grassy hop notes and a subtle mineral quality that encourages another sip. The aftertaste fades clean, leaving only a pleasant memory of citrus and wheat.

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

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.