South German-Style Bernsteinfarbenes Weizen
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
9 SRM13 SRM
- OG
- 1.048 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.016
- ABV
- 4.8 – 5.4 %
- IBU
- 10 – 15
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
Beers in this style are made with at least 50 percent wheat malt. It is often roused during pouring, and, when yeast is present, will have a yeasty flavor and a fuller mouthfeel.
Amber to light brown. The German word "Bernsteinfarben" means amber colored.
If served with yeast, appearance may be very cloudy.
Distinct sweet maltiness and caramel or bread-like character arises from the use of medium-colored malts.
Not present
Low
The phenolic and estery aromas and flavors typical of Weissbiers are present but less pronounced in Bernsteinfarbenes Weissbiers. These beers should be well attenuated and very highly carbonated. Diacetyl should not be present.
Medium to full
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.