More about the beer:


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.  In years past, many different styles of beer were served at Oktoberfest, not just the marzen.  And since the Munich brewery was destroyed in 1944, law states that Schneider cannot use the Oktoberfest moniker when brewing outside Munich.

Today’s Weisen Edel Weisse is a recreation of the original Oktoberfest recipe, tweaked for the 21st Century.  Modern malts are used, and American Cascade hops were introduced to lend a citrusy component to the finish.

 

Schneider Weisen Edel-Weisse

95th percentile

A-

excellent

A hefeweizen from G. Schneider & Sohn, Kelheim, Germany. 

Wheaty aroma, more-so than than the original Schneider Weisse. A touch of hops, some banana and a hint of citrus.   Color is an orangy  rusty hue, with a tall-high white head.  Wonderful flavor: lightly bitter, full texture and bready flavor, finished with an absolutely brilliant American Cascade hop aroma.  Rich, lip-smacking flavor.  Top notch.

7.5%abv, serve at 40-45°F

$3.89 each 500mL

$13.99 for 4x500mL

$63 / case 20x500mL

Also from G. Schneider:

  1. •Aventinus

  2. •Original Weisse

  3. •Brooklyner

  4. •Weisen Edel Weisse


Company Stats:

  1. •George Schneider acquired the rights from King Ludwig II to brew wheat beer in Munich in 1872

  2. •Purchased Kellheim brewery in 1927

  3. •Original Munich brewery was destroyed in 1944

  4. •Current Kellheim brewery has continuously brewed wheat beer since 1607