On the banks of the Danube in Kelheim, wheat has been speaking to the Schneider family for more than 150 years. Sunlight filters through the golden, gently hazy beer, and a scent of banana and spice rises from the glass long before the first sip. This is summer bottled - light, lively, unmistakably Bavarian.
The Expert's Take on Schneider Weisse Hefeweissbier Naturtrüb
G. Schneider & Sohn is Bavaria's oldest wheat beer brewery. The story begins in 1872, when Bavarian King Ludwig II sold the royal monopoly on brewing wheat beer to Georg Schneider I - a deal that saved the style from extinction. Hefeweissbier Naturtrüb, also known as TAP01, was introduced in 1994 as the brewery's paler, more citrus-driven answer to the classic amber Original (TAP07).
The beer is brewed from wheat malt and barley malt and hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Hallertauer Saphir from the nearby Hallertau region. Fermentation takes place in open vessels followed by genuine bottle conditioning, and the beer leaves the brewery completely unfiltered and unpasteurized, preserving both its natural haze and its fresh, fruity character.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Ripe banana, fresh herbs and a hint of citrus, backed by sweet grain and a light floral hop note.
Taste
Crisp and lively on the palate, with banana, lemon and a mild sweetness. Clove and a touch of yeast tie everything together in a soft, medium body.
Aftertaste
Short and elegant, finishing with a light citrusy tartness that invites the next sip.
Specifications
Name: Schneider Weisse Hefeweissbier Naturtrüb
Brewery: G. Schneider & Sohn
Country/Region: Germany, Bavaria (Kelheim)
Beer style: Hefeweizen
ABV: 4.9%
IBU: 14
Size: 50 CL
Hops: Hallertauer Tradition, Hallertauer Saphir
Malt: Wheat malt, Barley malt
Fermentation type: Top-fermented, open fermentation, genuine bottle conditioning
Ingredients: Water, wheat malt, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat, barley)
Best before date: 14.01.2027
EAN no.: 5707323764781
Serving suggestion: Light dishes, fresh salads and Mediterranean-inspired food
Flavor Profile
Fruity · Spicy · Creamy · Lightly Hopped
Did You Know?
The name "Hefeweissbier Naturtrüb" first saw the light of day in 1994, when Schneider Weisse decided to create a paler, more citrus-fresh version of its classic wheat beer - known today as TAP01 in the brewery's numbered range.
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