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G. Schneider & Sohn Wiesen Edel Weiss 0
G. Schneider & Sohn Wiesen Edel Weiss
  BN#200606
Category: Hefe Weizen
Region: Germany
Producer: G. Schneider & Sohn
Alcohol: 6.2%

Price:$4.19

 16.9oz

SKU01109

G. Schneider & Sohn

Schneider's Wiesen Edel-Weisse was traditionally brewed for the Octoberfest in Munich. The term Wiesen in Germany means "meadow", and it is a slang term for Octoberfest. By law, German brewers must have their production facility in Munich in order to participate in the Octoberfest. Thus, Schneider had to leave the Octoberfest in 1942 when their Munich brewery was destroyed in the war. Fortunately they have chosen to re-create the style for the American market. One obstacle to such a re-creation has been the fact that the brewery can not buy the same type of malt as it did in 1942. This malt was essentially a crude variety which is no longer produced. However, the brewmaster did find some wheat and barley malts that can approximate the former taste. Also, changes in the hop profile have been made as a result of the brewmaster's discovery of Cascade hops on a trip to the U.S.; the resultant beer is stronger, lighter in color, and hoppier than Schneider Weisse. Also, the malt flavors are a bit different from those found in Schneider Weisse. Of course, they are soft, but also, quite bready and a bit perfumy/meadowy. Brewing Process: Primary fermentation in open vessels for three days at 68°F. Secondary fermentation in the bottle for seven days at the same temperature. Cold Maturation at 50°F for 21 days.

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