Berliner Weisse

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  1. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    Hi all,

    I've generally avoided German style beers for a long time. Did not enjoy them in my earlier beer discovery days. More recently, I had a FFF Deesko which I thought was good and a Hottenroth which I thought was excellent. I was perusing the local beer store and I was thinking, what other Berliner Weisses am I missing out on? I'd appreciate any advice as this is a style I think I'd enjoy tackling.

    Cheers!

    Edit: Yes, I've had Oarsman. The two listed above are better.
     
    #1 apocalypsezombie, Aug 28, 2012
  2. BdubleEdubleRUN

    BdubleEdubleRUN Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 California

    Professor Fritz 1809
     
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  3. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Though it's a seasonal (I think), Dogfish Head's Festina Peche is pretty easy to find.
     
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  4. Lordkrystic

    Lordkrystic Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2012 Washington

    Bear Republic's Tartare is fantastic.
     
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  5. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    Bayerischer Bahnhof Berliner Style Weissbier. Delightful.
     
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  6. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    Didn't realize Festina Peche was a BW. It's... ok. As I research this category, there's not a whole heck of a lot out there. Mostly one-offs and tap only. I'll just have to seek out Professor Fritz 1809 and pick up a bottle of Snarling Badger.

    Thanks for the responses!
     
    #6 apocalypsezombie, Aug 28, 2012
  7. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    and grab this.
     
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  8. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    Is this tap only?
     
    #8 apocalypsezombie, Aug 28, 2012
  9. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

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  10. Lordkrystic

    Lordkrystic Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2012 Washington


    I think so. I've only had it that way.
     
    #10 Lordkrystic, Aug 28, 2012
  11. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Jester King Bonnie the Rare.
     
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  12. SpeedwayJim

    SpeedwayJim Pooh-Bah (2,877) Jun 19, 2009 New York
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    Tap only but I don't think its all that rare. Been seeing it around NYC.
     
    #12 SpeedwayJim, Aug 28, 2012
  13. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    Bayerischer Bahnhof Berliner Style Weissbier
    tartare
    fritz briem
    Bayerischer Bahnhof Berliner Style Weissbier lacto
    jsut had new glarus BW last night, it is nicely sour

    Although not my fav german style a good one, which German styles didn't you like. For the most part they are all pretty pleasant.
     
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  14. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    It appears as though you've missed out on the forever style leading but sadly long gone Schultheiss Berliner Weisse. Time to start firing up the time machine.
     
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  15. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    The only problem is, I don't want to trade for what it takes to get one right now :slight_smile:
     
    #15 apocalypsezombie, Aug 28, 2012
  16. apocalypsezombie

    apocalypsezombie Initiate (0) May 12, 2012

    Good stuff. I'll have to search out Bayerischer.

    I'd want to go into detail on which styles, but I tried a lot of them 10 years ago when, after turning 21, I wanted something different from BMC. Didn't really care for... well.. any of them. Hefeweisens were ok, but I could have lived without them.
     
    #16 apocalypsezombie, Aug 28, 2012
  17. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    Bear Republic Tartare is the best I've ever had. The 1809 is a close second.
     
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  18. jmarce

    jmarce Initiate (0) May 15, 2011 Connecticut

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  19. camil1mj

    camil1mj Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Michigan

    Bells Oarsman is not typically regarded as a true Berliner (something to do with the way it is brewed), but it is easy to come across and cheap in comparison to most examples of the style. It's a good way to satisfy your Berliner craving without breaking the bank or going on a wild goose chase.
     
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  20. quirkzoo

    quirkzoo Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2011 Colorado

    Just FYI, Snarling Badger isn't exactly indicative of the style. Some people enjoy it on it's own merits, it is just not your typical light, easy drinking BW.
     
    #20 quirkzoo, Aug 28, 2012
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