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1809 Berliner Style Weisse

1809 Berliner Style Weisse - Berliner Weisse

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93
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Brewed by Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Style: Berliner Weisse

Freising, Oberbayern, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
4223.64/5.03.63/5.05%87.1Bowl
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Created by Dr. Fritz Briem of Doemens Institute, brewed by Weihenstephan & Doemens, “1809” is a very traditional interpretation of the “Berliner Style” Weisse with an intense blend of lactic tartness and complex fruitiness. It is bottle-conditioned, unfiltered and unpasteurized. "1809" will age beautifully in a dark and cool location. Its complex fruitiness and tartness will most likely develop in quite astonishing ways. “1809” is fermented in traditional open fermenters and horizontal lager tanks. The applied mashing regime is a single step decoction mash with 50 % wheat malt.The total amount of hops is added to the mash so that isomerisation takes place in the decocotion part of the mash. The wort is not boiled but only heated up to boiling temperature and then transferred to the open fermenters and pitched with yeast and lactic acid bacteria (isolated from malt) at 18 °C (64°F).
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 alexanderj (2204), Chino Hills, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 2, 2009  
On tap at Beachwood a few weeks back. Color was a dull, hazy gold. Aroma was tart/sour, bready, and wheaty. Perhaps some lemon, vanilla and pepper. Flavor was much of the same. This is one style of beer I have never particularly liked and just don’t get it really. Solid, but not great.


 corby112 (670), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/57/103/513/20
Nov 2, 2009  
Pours a cloudy thick yellowish orange color with a one finger foamy white head that quickly disappears, leaving no lacing. Kind of sludgy looking and unappealing. Citrusy aroma with hints of corriander and orange peel as well as some funky sour tartness. Slightly spicy with hints of peppery lemon zest. Funky sour version of a heffe. Bready yeaty bosy with hints of corinader, lemon and orange peel as well as some subtle grapefruit and ripe banana. The tartness is subtle and not as dominant as I was expecting and/or hoping for. Slightly tart finish but otherwise just tastes like a muddy earthy german wheat beer.


 MJGG (398), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 1, 2009  
Verre de 12 oz, d’un fût au Novare Res. Arômes citronnés et lactiques, on remarque également une touche d’abricots. Robe blonde pâle et trouble, effervescence moyenne et belle mousse. Plutôt mince en bouche, la levure fruitée s’exprime d’abord (abricots, citron), puis les grains crus se manifestent. Finale moyennement acide (lactique). Très rafraîchissant et facile à boire.


 DerWeg (748), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/513/20
Oct 28, 2009  
Draught ginger Man. Beautifully herbal and fruity. Sour citrus and apple aroma Incredible beer!


 flatmatt (220), Northville, Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/515/20
Oct 28, 2009  
500 mL bottle. Pours golden with a large white, fizzy head that dissolves rapidly like a soft drink. Aroma is sour, with lemon, apple, sugar, and wheat. Flavor is light at first but builds up nicely, with a tart sourness, green and red apple, lemon, and some sweetness and wheaty biscuit approach toward the finish. Lots of carbonation. Relaxing and easy to enjoy.


 TaktikMTL (2739), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/514/20
Oct 28, 2009  
Bouteille de 500 ml achetée chez Bayside Liquors (Bar Harbor, ME). Arôme: Odeur de citron avec une pointe de pommes. Apparence: La couleur est blonde légèrement voilée avec une moyenne densité de bulle. Présence d’un mince col mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de céréales et de pommes avec une pointe de citron. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement minérale. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Présence de pulpes de pommes en arrière goût. (Rating #2712)


 jrallen34 (123), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/103/518/20
Oct 27, 2009  
I drank this from the bottle into a chalice. The beer pours a bright light colored cloudy gold. It almost looks like its neon. The head is white and rises about 1 finger but fades quickly on pour retention. The lacing is spotty and watery. The aroma is sharp to start with a nice tartness. It smells just like a granny smith apple. I’ve even peeled one to confirm this, and its confirmed! There is hint of vinegar and wheat. The taste is great, nice light vinegar taste that is sharp and has a great aftertaste that makes it no doubt what type of beer this is. The beer is a little watery, but highly drinkable.


 OKBeer (1159), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 21, 2009  
500 ml bottle from Green’s Beverages in Atlanta, sampled 4/25/08. Hazy golden yellow colour with a mostly lasting thick creamy off-white head. Lactic, citric, lemon, doughy, and light grapefruit aroma. Tart lemon and grapefruit flavours with a dry, acidic, and lightly bitter finish. Light bodied, dry, and super refreshing mouthfeel. Sour, but balanced, great hot weather refresher.



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