South German-Style Bernsteinfarbenes Weizen

Color: Amber to light brown. The German word "bernsteinfarben" means amber-colored.

Clarity: If served with yeast, appearance may be very cloudy

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Distinct sweet maltiness and caramel or bready character is derived from the use of medium-colored malts

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived

Perceived Bitterness: Low

Fermentation Characteristics: The phenolic and estery aromas and flavors typical of Weissbiers are present but less pronounced in Bernsteinfarbenes Weissbiers. These beers should be well attenuated and very highly carbonated. No diacetyl should be perceived.

Body: Medium to full

Additional Notes:

These beers are made with at least 50 percent wheat malt. They are often roused during pouring, and when yeast is present, they will have a yeasty flavor and a fuller mouthfeel.

• Color SRM (EBC): 9-13 (18-26 EBC)
• IBU: 10-15
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.008-1.016 (2.1-4.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.048-1.056 (11.9-13.8 °Plato)