Berliner Weisse

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  1. MikeTheVine

    MikeTheVine Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2014 Massachusetts

    So.. I've had 3 of this style in the past 3 days...

    DFH - Festina Peche
    Ithaca - Cruiser
    Victory - Mad Kings (quite clearly a hefe though, thanks for pointing it out)

    Now.. I normally drink pretty much ONLY Pale Ales, IPAs, DIPAs, Pilsner.... but HOLY CRAP THIS STYLE IS INCREDIBLE.

    I need some suggestions... are any regularly imported that I could try? Anyone have one (domestic or imported) they absolutely love? I've been in the craft beer scene for about 5 or 6 years now... and this is complete and utter SHELL SHOCK for me... hahahahah

    Thanks in advance... :grinning:
     
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  2. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Pundit (931) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

    Schell's Star of the North.

    You're welcome.

    (pretty sure you can't get it in your area though, so you can disregard my comment:grinning:)
     
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  3. fearfactory

    fearfactory Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    Try some locals from Jack's Abby or White Birch.
     
    #3 fearfactory, Jun 5, 2015
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  4. fearfactory

    fearfactory Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    I got the WB in cans for the first time!
     
    #4 fearfactory, Jun 5, 2015
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  5. Pantalones

    Pantalones Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Virginia

    I don't think I've ever actually seen a Berliner Weisse around here. Actually have been kinda interested in trying one, but... since I've never actually seen one in stores so far, haven't had the chance.
     
    #5 Pantalones, Jun 5, 2015
  6. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Sorry to have to let you know this, but you can scratch one from your list. The Victory Mad King's is not a Berliner. Its a hefeweizen.
     
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  7. MikeTheVine

    MikeTheVine Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2014 Massachusetts

    I definitely plan to pick up Jack's Abby Berliner Wheat Lager this weekend... White Birch i'll have to search for... my shop only carries 3 varieties...
     
    #7 MikeTheVine, Jun 5, 2015
  8. DrumKid003

    DrumKid003 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2013 Oklahoma

    I just wish someone distributed a Berliner Weisse to this area because I've looked everywhere for them and have yet to find one. What you have listed though looks pretty good.
     
    #8 DrumKid003, Jun 5, 2015
  9. MikeTheVine

    MikeTheVine Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2014 Massachusetts

    Fair enough... but the yeast definitely gave it a different funk than most hefe's ive had
     
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  10. paresis

    paresis Maven (1,365) Apr 10, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Night Shift in Everett, MA has great weisse beers, they sell out fairly quick, I think next up is Ever Weisse.
     
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  11. MikeTheVine

    MikeTheVine Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2014 Massachusetts

    I wish their distribution was a bit more consistent... will definitely be ISO around town...
     
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  12. Saluki-21

    Saluki-21 Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2015 Missouri

    Destihl's Wild Sour: Counter Clockweisse
     
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  13. Sechrist

    Sechrist Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2013 Oregon

    Wouldn't be too hard to swing a trade for de Garde Bu Weisse. One of the few beers they actually distribute and only $5 or so for a 750ml bottle. I could send some your way if you're interested. I'm also a big fan of Creature Comforts Athena which you can get canned in 6 packs for summer adventures.
     
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  14. fearfactory

    fearfactory Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    Another I've had in state, on draft and bottle, was Bear Republic Tartare, and it was excellent!
     
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  15. RBCORCORAN

    RBCORCORAN Initiate (0) May 18, 2009 Massachusetts

    I second Jack's abby , White birch , and Night shift for local easy to find .
     
    #15 RBCORCORAN, Jun 5, 2015
  16. godshammgod

    godshammgod Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2014 Massachusetts

    I got that too and loved it. I really liked the Raspberry one as well.
     
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  17. godshammgod

    godshammgod Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2014 Massachusetts

    The JA Berliner is good, but I wish it had been a bit more tart. It's 3.5% though and super refreshing so that's a plus! It's begging for a can...
     
    #17 godshammgod, Jun 5, 2015
  18. ChrisMyhre

    ChrisMyhre Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    I wouldn't be surprised if Jack's Abby has improved their lagerized take, but neither is a favorite for me. Bruery Hottenroth is the best easily available one I know of, though I wish it was more affordable and in 6 packs. The only German version I've seen around is a little less sour but great, Professor Fritz Briem 1809.
     
    #18 ChrisMyhre, Jun 5, 2015
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  19. metsfansour

    metsfansour Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Connecticut

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  20. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Funk in Mad Kings Weiss? I Get hops.
     
    #20 Kadonny, Jun 5, 2015
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