Família
Ale Ácida Europeia
Tipo
Sour
Status
ConsolidadoGuias
2017–2026 · 13 edições
Sour · Ale Ácida Europeia
A very pale, refreshing, low-alcohol German wheat beer with a clean lactic sourness and a very high carbonation level. A light bread dough malt flavor supports the sourness, which shouldn't seem artificial. A gentle fruitiness is found in the best examples.
2.8–3.8%
ABV
3–8
IBU
2.0–3.0
SRM
1.028–1.032
OG
A very pale, refreshing, low-alcohol German wheat beer with a clean lactic sourness and a very high carbonation level. A light bread dough malt flavor supports the sourness, which shouldn't seem artificial. A gentle fruitiness is found in the best examples.
A moderate to moderately-high sharply sour character is dominant. Can have up to a moderately fruitiness, often lemon, tart apple, peach, or apricot, and a light floral note. No hop aroma. The wheat may be perceived as raw bread dough in fresher versions; combined with the acidity, may suggest sourdough bread.
Straw in color, can be very pale. Clarity ranges from clear to somewhat hazy. Large, dense, white head with poor retention. Highly effervescent.
Clean lactic sourness dominates and can be quite strong. A complementary doughy, bready, or grainy wheat flavor is generally noticeable. Hop bitterness is undetectable; sourness provides the balance rather than hops. Never vinegary. Bright yet restrained fruitiness may be detected as apricot-peach, citrus-lemon, or tart apple. Very dry finish. Balance dominated by sourness, but some malt flavor should be present. No hop flavor. No THP.
Light body, but never thin. Very high carbonation. No sensation of alcohol. Crisp acidity.
Exemplos comerciais
2.8–5.0%
ABV
3–6
IBU
2.0–4.0
SRM
1.028–1.044
OG
Carbonation is high. Traditionally, some Berliners were brewed or served with fruit, spices, or syrups. Some more contemporary versions have been brewed with other ingredients such as darker malts. Any such versions will take on corresponding hues, and may exhibit flavor and aroma attributes typical of such ingredients.
Not present
Straw to pale. These are the lightest of all the German wheat beers.
Malt sweetness is absent
Very low
