This high-gravity Berliner Weisse delivers a powerful sensory punch, led by a saturated, sun-ripened Peach character that harmonizes with a robust Wheat backbone. The aroma is defined by a sharp, clean lactic acidity that balances the succulent stone fruit notes. On the palate, the characteristic sourdough and raw bread dough malt profile provided by the Wheat provides a soft foundation for the aggressive sourness, while the elevated alcohol content adds a refined warmth rarely found in the traditional style. Effervescent and bright, it finishes bone-dry with a lingering tartness and a deep, aromatic fruit persistence.
Appearance.Pale straw (SRM 2-3) with a slight haze from the wheat and fruit additions. Features a large, dense, white head with poor retention, typical of the style, and high effervescence.
Aroma.High intensity with a dominant, sharp lactic sourness. Pronounced esters of fresh peach and tart apricot are layered over a light floral note. A secondary aroma of raw bread dough and sourdough emerges from the wheat base. No hop aroma or volatile funk is present.
Taste.Clean, aggressive lactic sourness dominates the initial impression, followed quickly by a saturated peach fruitiness. A complementary doughy, bready wheat flavor provides a necessary malt backbone. Hop bitterness is undetectable, as the acidity provides the balance. The finish is very dry and crisp with a lingering tart stone fruit aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body that avoids being thin despite the high attenuation. Features very high, prickly carbonation and a crisp, sharp acidity. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, atypical for the standard style but appropriate for this high-gravity version.