This Imperial Berliner Weisse offers a vibrant, fruit-forward profile defined by the addition of raspberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant. The sensory experience is lead by a sharp, clean lactic acidity that masterfully balances the lush, jammy character of the mixed forest fruits. A delicate backbone of doughy, bready wheat malt provides a soft structural foundation, ensuring the tartness remains refreshing rather than harsh. Despite the elevated strength for the style, the beer maintains a crisp, highly effervescent quality with a bone-dry finish. The synergy between the tart berries and the clean fermentation creates a complex, deeply thirst-quenching, and bright sensory profile.
Appearance.Deep ruby-magenta with a slight haze from fruit solids; features a pink-tinted, frothy head with moderate to poor retention, typical of high-acid styles.
Aroma.High intensity of fresh raspberry and earthy blackcurrant, followed by softer blueberry notes; a sharp, clean lactic sourness is dominant, supported by a light raw bread dough wheat character. No hop aroma.
Taste.Immediate, bright lactic sourness gives way to a burst of tart berry flavors—notably acidic raspberry and pungent blackcurrant. A light, grainy wheat flavor provides brief mid-palate support before transitioning into a very dry, acidic finish. Hop bitterness is undetectable.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body, feeling slightly fuller than a standard version due to the fruit density; very high carbonation provides a prickly, effervescent sensation; crisp acidity with a subtle, well-integrated alcohol presence.
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