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Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Sour Ale · One of 31 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.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and dry.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Ale.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
tart
sour
yeasty
Distinctive notes
mineral

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Schultheiss Berliner Weisse

About Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Sour Ale

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