On the banks of the Danube in Kelheim, the wheat grain has spoken to the Schneider family since 1872. Sunlight filters through the golden, lightly hazy beer, and an aroma of ripe banana and spiced cloves rises from the glass long before the first sip. It's a warm summer afternoon poured into a bottle - light, lively and thoroughly Bavarian.
Expert description of 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 disappearing. Hefeweissbier Naturtrüb, also known as TAP01, was introduced in 1994 as the brewery's lighter, more citrus-fresh answer to the classic, amber-coloured Original (TAP07).
The beer is brewed on wheat malt and barley malt and hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Hallertauer Saphir from the nearby Hallertau region. Fermentation takes place through open fermentation followed by genuine bottle conditioning, and the beer leaves the brewery completely unfiltered and unpasteurised, preserving both its yeast haze and its fresh, fruity character.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
A bouquet of ripe bananas, fresh herbs and a touch of citrus, backed by sweet grain and a light floral hop aroma.
Taste
Fresh and lively on entry, with banana, lemon and a mild sweetness. Cloves and a hint of yeast tie it all together in a soft, medium-bodied character.
Finish
Short and elegant, with a lightly tart, citrus-like finish that immediately calls for 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: Top-fermented, open fermentation, true bottle conditioning
Ingredients: Water, wheat malt, barley malt, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains gluten (wheat, barley)
Best before: 14.01.2027
EAN: 5707323764781
Serving suggestion: With light dishes, fresh salads and Mediterranean-inspired food
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Spiced · 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 lighter and more citrus-fresh version of its classic wheat beer - known today as TAP01 in the brewery's numbered range.
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