Hottenroth Berliner Weisse - The Bruery

kevanb

Illinois

4.04/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

750ml bottle poured into a stemless wine glass.

The beer pours a hazy lemon color, very soft yellow, cloudy in texture with a 2 finger high, white head, very fizzy that dissipates immediately and leaves no film or lace. The aroma is of tart, lightly acidic citrus and soft floral tones with a nice punch of wheat and light funk. Similar on the tongue, bright, light citrus with subtle wildflower, tart, funk berry fruit, lots of wheaty grain and light barnyard. The body is light, fizzy yet almost juicy, smooth with a very light and easy finish.

Verdict: A quintessential Berliner Weissbier, the flavors are light, yet impactful and it has a great refreshing finish. The simplicity of this style is executed wonderfully, a really nice beer to share with friends.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2013 02:34:02 | More by kevanb

Adamostella

Washington

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-20-2013 01:55:12 | More by Adamostella

ADTaber

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-20-2013 01:01:58 | More by ADTaber

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4.24/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Bottled what appears to be 3/25/13 and is apparently bottle #870 of 871. Poured into a tulip glass.

A - Pours a lovely golden straw color with 2-3 fingers of white white head that quickly dissipates.

S - A lot of grassy, earthy, bretty, funky tartness going on here. Nothing is all that overbearing though. Very nice.

T - Much of the same of the smells are present in the taste. Finishes with a little fruity sweetness. And very dry.

M - Lots of carbonation and fairly light mouthfeel. But not too light. Very nice.

O - This is crazy enjoyable. And at 3.1 you could drink it all day long. Throughout the whole bottle it doesn't get cloying at all and is super drinkable all the way through. 9/10 would buy again - especially at the price.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 22:42:23 | More by mikeburd1128

Alieniloquium

Florida

3.93/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

750 mL bottle poured into a snifter.

Appearance - Hazy golden yellow. Big white head, but doesn't last at all. Just a thin collar.

Smell - Extremely lactic. Acidic and grainy. Simple nose, but to be expected.

Taste - Pretty tart. Lactic sourness. Wheaty and grainy. Lemony sourness.

Mouthfeel - Very drinkable. I like that it isn't that sour. Medium carbonation.

Overall - These straight berliners suffer from simplicity, but this is an excellent example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 21:17:43 | More by Alieniloquium

boesesfleisch

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-19-2013 21:05:26 | More by boesesfleisch

BeastLU

Virginia

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-19-2013 20:18:38 | More by BeastLU

MRsojourner

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-19-2013 10:24:55 | More by MRsojourner

heavenlyStash

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-19-2013 07:04:48 | More by heavenlyStash

BeerGut4Life

Indiana

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-19-2013 02:50:00 | More by BeerGut4Life

JasonSiedman

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-19-2013 02:09:16 | More by JasonSiedman

cgentzkow

California

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-18-2013 16:14:55 | More by cgentzkow

AdamP

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-18-2013 16:00:38 | More by AdamP

dar482

New York

4.24/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

The beer has a golden yellow color.

The aroam has some sweet lemon and citrus, tartness, and some funk.

The flavor is really tart and lemony with some wheat on the backbone.

The body is quite light. It really does pack tons of sourness for such a low ABV.

This is a truly refreshing beer. It's easy drinking and depending on the price, could be cheaper than Professor Fritz 1809. I prefer that beer, but for a Bruey beer, if you can find the right price. I recommend this.

Serving type: on-tap

06-18-2013 05:16:09 | More by dar482

IPAyForHops

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-17-2013 19:29:38 | More by IPAyForHops

Tyrus

California

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

06-17-2013 18:14:12 | More by Tyrus

wdarcy77

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-17-2013 16:44:19 | More by wdarcy77

inlimbo77

Delaware

4.11/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml, spring 2013
The Bruery tulip

A: Completely cloudy faded yellow color. Lots of carbonation streaming up the sides of glass. Thin layer of bright white tight bubbled head.

S: Definitely getting some tart acidic notes on the nose. Grainy hop aromas and wheat hints. Lactic character.

T: Nice tartness up front. Prickle right on tip of tongue. Not quite sour. Mid palate that wheat character comes in. Soft yogurt like lactic note. Grainy flavors. Finish is crisp dry and refreshing. Nice Berliner for sure.

M: Light leading to medium bodied. High carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 13:39:54 | More by inlimbo77

TobiasG

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

06-16-2013 23:30:03 | More by TobiasG

larryi86

Delaware

4.11/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22 oz bottle poured into a goblet

A- A nice hazy golden straw color with a two finger white head.

S- Sour lemons, wheat, some cloves, slightly earthy.

T- Tart lemons, Granny Smith apples, some wheat, lactic acid in the finish.

M- Smooth, crisp, light body, high carbonation.

O- This is a nice beer and very easy to drink. The only issue I have with this beer, and it is a small issue, is the amount of lactic acid in the finish. I feel this is a great example of a beer with low alcohol and nice big flavor. I can't wait to have this again!

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 23:14:34 | More by larryi86

thegerm87

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

06-15-2013 15:49:35 | More by thegerm87

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

2.81/5  rDev -31%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75

Huge disappointment. Really expected more but was letdown. Pours like yellow fizzy swill from a can, no head whatsoever.

Smells of tartness and granny smith apples, maybe a hair of pilsner malt.

Taste is pretty straight, tart tang and some back end grains with a bit of granny smith.

Way to much carbonation, which was especially surprisingly considering I could get any head with my pour. So much so I swirled some of it out

Overall, a big let down. Would grab New Glarus or bells Berliner before this.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 04:04:38 | More by taylor714914

s1ckboy

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-15-2013 00:34:32 | More by s1ckboy

Jslay013

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -14%

06-14-2013 22:14:59 | More by Jslay013

nmann08

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-14-2013 22:14:37 | More by nmann08