The lightest in color of the German wheat beers, the Berliner Weissbier is brewed using warm-fermenting yeast and lactobacillus culture.
The pale-colored beer is often cloudy and bottle conditioned, with a fairly light body. Flavors and aromas are sharp, fruity, citrusy, and tart, with almost no hop bitterness to speak of. Traditionally, these beers are served with either a raspberry (Himberee) or woodruff (Waldmeister) syrup to help balance the sourness.
Best served cool, at 46-54 degrees, in a pint glass, chalice, or goblet.
Designed as a flavorful session beer, Oarsman Ale uses a classic German brewing technique to impart a light, refreshing tartness. Oarsman Ale grew out of a desire to explore the tradition of session beers, trading intensity for finesse while still creating a worthwhile experience for the taster.
“1809” is a very traditional interpretation of the “Berliner Style” Weisse with an intense blend of lactic tartness and complex fruitiness.
A few times a year we cut Dan loose to brew whatever he chooses. Always handcrafted, the bottle you hold is brewed for the adventurous soul. This is a very limited edition and we make no promises to ever brew this style again.