Thumbprint Berliner Weiss - New Glarus Brewing Company

ThirstyBird

Germany

4.1/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to EnronCFO for this bottle!
Appears Hazy dull goldish yellow. Nice large white head really sticks around for the long haul! some lacing.

Smells tart, lemon zest, sour wheat, some malt sweetness.

Tastes pretty good. Tartness is situated up front and it falls away with time to dryness on the back end. I get apples, some acidity, white grape juice.

Mouthfeel is pretty nice. Active carbonation and light body.

Overall nicely drinkable brew. Not exactly like the German Berliner Weisses that I have had but a nice twist that I enjoyed.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2010 00:36:59 | More by ThirstyBird

derkfromwi

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-24-2013 02:08:55 | More by derkfromwi

Etan

Illinois

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

12oz from the recent re-release into a tulip.

A: Pours a mellow gold with a spongy white head.

S: Aroma brings light lactic acid, bright and mildly sweet wheat, a hint of grape must, more fresh grain.

T: Mild lactic tartness, wheat bread, ever-so-slight grape skin, pleasant wash of cereal grain.

M: Light-bodied with frothy carbonation.

O: A very nice Berliner. Not picking up much from the grapes but still very tasty.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 01:18:56 | More by Etan

Steve_Oldrati

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-23-2013 23:13:30 | More by Steve_Oldrati

iL0VEbeer

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-23-2013 03:29:05 | More by iL0VEbeer

MIA4IPA

Illinois

5/5  rDev +20.5%

05-22-2013 13:48:55 | More by MIA4IPA

hilgart1

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-22-2013 03:35:15 | More by hilgart1

JimGlonke

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-22-2013 03:10:24 | More by JimGlonke

archi348

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-22-2013 02:31:28 | More by archi348

oldp0rt

Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-22-2013 02:31:11 | More by oldp0rt

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-22-2013 00:52:38 | More by mikeincharleston

Dactrius

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-21-2013 21:05:00 | More by Dactrius

Gotti311

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-21-2013 14:49:44 | More by Gotti311

stealth

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-21-2013 05:17:20 | More by stealth

Mike

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-21-2013 00:41:11 | More by Mike

cnbrown313

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-20-2013 11:56:38 | More by cnbrown313

tectactoe

Michigan

3.98/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to Mike for tossing me this one. Enjoyed side by side with Bell's Oarsman Ale. The pour is nearly identical - a murky, straw-yellow color; this one is perhaps a bit more clear, but still has a large haze to it. The head is also pretty thin and fizzy, not to mention it's gone within a few seconds of pouring the beer, leaving nothing behind.

A nice amount of light grains, hay, must, lemon zest and apple skins come clashing together to form a very soft, relaxed, yet well-stated aromatic profile. This one is perhaps a bit more complex and robust than Oarsman (or at least, as "robust" as a Berliner can be), and it has a bit stronger of a tartness to it. The tart in the aroma is of the lemon-y and lactic persuasion. Refreshing and effervescent.

Again, the flavor follows through with what the nose has paved the way for. The initial taste is a nice lemon zesty tartness; pretty far from sour, but definitely a little more tart and lactic than Oarsman. Other flavors that follow include green apple skins, white grape, and a touch of grains and some dead, musty hops with basically no bitterness left. Very nice, crispy clean finish with a thin and wet mouth feel.

I think I liked this one a little bit more than Oarsman, although they are both good. Very nice and refreshing with decent complexity for a beer that's so light. So easy to drink, the bottle was gone in minutes, and I could easily crush a six pack of this without thinking about it. A very nice summer beer to have by your side.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:31:48 | More by tectactoe

Lemke10

Wisconsin

4.53/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

With the 20th Anniversary of New Glarus Brewery taking place in 2013, they have been bringing back some of the past favorites as part of their celebration. First came Edel Pils and now it’s time for some Berliner Weiss. Berliner Weiss last debuted about 4 years ago and I never got a chance to try it as I was just entering the craft beer world so I’m very excited to try this one.

It pours a pale yellow color with a frothy white head. The aroma is a combination of wheat, yeast, and tart fruits. It certainly has a Belgian style feel going for it. Overall it’s very inviting with hints of banana as well.

It take a little while to get used to the tartness of the beer although it’s no where near as tart as a sour/wild ale. The texture is smooth and creamy with a balanced mixture of wheat and yeast. This is definitely something different from New Glarus’ other offerings. I can’t say I've had anything else quite like it.

A unique tasty brew from New Glarus is always a hit! I’m glad to see them bring back older brews so I have something to try I haven’t had before. I’m always a fan of them bringing beer back they said didn't sell well before so a new group a beer lovers can try it for themselves. I hear that next up on their list is a new 20th Anniversary Strong Ale due out in late May 2013. I’m getting thirsty thinking about it already.
-Chris Lemke of WisconsinBrewReview.com

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:47:21 | More by Lemke10

Fcolle2

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: pours nice golden color. Frothy 2 finger head that's settles down rather quickly, decent lacing

S: defiantly getting some grassy notes upfront followed by lemon and finishes with the yeast.

T: you can really taste the grape in this one. It gives it a champagne feel that works great with the lemony yeast characters.

M: lots of carbonation and nice and light. This really adds the the champaign feel of the beer.

O: great beer, very drinkable. I will defiantly be picking more of this up for the summer.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:13:17 | More by Fcolle2

tourdot

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -21.7%

05-18-2013 20:17:39 | More by tourdot

brian4beer

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%

05-18-2013 17:50:40 | More by brian4beer

doucmehu

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.6%

05-18-2013 16:24:08 | More by doucmehu

Jakob

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%

05-18-2013 16:14:53 | More by Jakob

SrMonkey

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +8.4%

05-18-2013 15:39:29 | More by SrMonkey

Duff27

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours a full two inch white, densely fluffed head. Body is a straw golden yellow color. A multitude of effervescence rising. Head retention is above average with clumpy lacing. No complaints thus far.

First aroma that I get is a funky stank. Straw and lemon zest come through on the nose as well.

A slightly soured/tart presence is tasted throughout each sip. Again, faint lemons come to mind. Extremely clean taste. Drink drink drink.

Smooth, small bubbled carbon teeters on the high end but fits this beer's overall profile nicely.

Perhaps the best lawnmower beer ever? New Glarus Berliner Weiss nails everything you look for in a Berliner, slight funk, cleanliness, and a high drinkability. One of the few Unplugged/Thumbprints I haven't had up until tonight. Thanks for picking this up for me egrace84.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 03:21:37 | More by Duff27