Schneeeule Alte Jahrgangsweisse - Berliner Weisse

There are beers that become stale and flat over time. Not so the subtly composed brews from Schneeeule. The beers from the Berlin brewery are even made to sit in the cellar for a while before being enjoyed. As they mature, they gain in character, complexity and flavor nuances.

The Alte is no exception: the vintage wheat beer was stored to allow the aromas to develop before being sold. First the beer rested on wood for eight months, then it was bottled and matured for a few more months in the bottles. The (preliminary) result is a diverse beer with a wonderfully sour profile and a complementary fruitiness. A perlage reminiscent of champagne conjures up the feeling of velvety mousse on the tongue and lends the beer additional exclusivity.

Ulrike Genz's Alte has a sunny golden hue in the glass and is very delicately cloudy. A seductive aroma of yellow fruit with exquisite acidity rises from the small head. The first sip is intensely sour and tastes full-bodied of golden fruit: sweet pineapple meets slightly unripe berries and sun-kissed stone fruit. A hint of salt and a warm, woody note perfectly complement the fruity acidity. The finish is dry, slightly malty and subtly sour.