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Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

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🌍 Germany · Sour Ale · One of 15 Sour Ales in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

tart
100%
wheat
100%
crisp
60%
refreshing
60%
light
60%
sour
60%
mineral
30%
clean
30%
dry
30%
malty
30%
yeasty
30%
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About Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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
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