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Berliner Weisse

Sharply tart, low-strength wheat beer, traditionally served in a wide bowl with raspberry or woodruff syrup to cut the acidity.

Berlin
Origin
2.5–3.5%
Typical ABV
37
In the archive
4.3%
Average ABV here

Napoleon's troops are said to have called it the Champagne of the North. It fell from hundreds of producers to a handful.

Covered in Era 6 — The Styles That Nearly Died.

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36 breweries across 10 countries

Berliner Weisse in the archive

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