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Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

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A light, tart Berliner Weisse from Germany with subtle wheat malts, gentle acidity and a dry finish. Low alcohol and minimal bitterness make this crisp, refreshing wheat beer remarkably quenching.

ABV
3.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
tartwheatsour
tart
wheat
sour
mineral
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is delicate and refined, leading with subtle wheat grain and soft yeast notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

◎ Appearance

Schultheiss pours a pale, almost translucent golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that dissipates quickly. The beer's light straw hue is characteristic of the style, with an active, fine carbonation evident throughout. The minimal color depth (SRM 2) creates an inviting, summery appearance.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and refined, leading with subtle wheat grain and soft yeast notes. Light fruity esters suggest banana and gentle citrus undertones, while the aroma remains clean and crisp with minimal hop presence. The overall profile is restrained and elegant, allowing the wheat malt character to shine through.

wheat grainbanana estersclean yeastcitrus notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, refreshing tartness that defines the Berliner Weisse character, followed by delicate wheat malt sweetness and subtle banana notes. The mid-palate remains crisp and effervescent with minimal bitterness (4 IBU), allowing the acidity to provide structure without harshness. The beer finishes dry and clean, with excellent drinkability despite its low 3% ABV.

tart aciditywheat forwardcrispbone dry

◑ Finish

The finish is short, clean, and remarkably quenching, with lingering tartness that invites another sip. No hop bite or alcoholic warmth remains, leaving only a pleasant, dry aftertaste.

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