Ick bin Himbeere

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a distinctive pink-tinged head that persists with fine, delicate retention. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a gentle effervescence appropriate to the style. The pale SRM (3) and fruit contribution give the beer a luminous, summery appearance.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright raspberry and citrus notes from both the Callista hops and the 10% fresh raspberry purée addition. Underneath, soft pilsner malt provides a subtle grain foundation without heaviness. A delicate tartness emerges on the second nose, characteristic of the Berliner Weisse tradition, alongside faint fruity esters from the fermentation.

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing with immediate berry fruit presence balanced by mild acidity. The mid-palate displays a soft, rounded mouthfeel from the wheat malt and Carahell components, allowing the fruit character to develop without astringency. Bitterness is restrained (15 IBU), maintaining harmony rather than assertiveness, while the dry finish prevents any cloying sweetness.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and comparatively dry, with raspberry notes lingering briefly alongside a gentle citrus fade. The low alcohol (3.8% ABV) ensures the aftertaste remains light and clean, ideal for sustained refreshment.

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.