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The beers of Schneeeule—and other Berlin-based revivalists such as Berliner Berg and Lemke—are not simple kettle sours. These are the complex creations of mixed fermentation, which must include Brettanomyces. They tend to be softly tart rather than sharply sour—and thus they tend to be quite drinkable, perfect for warm summer days. This is Ulrike Genz's interpretation of a traditional Berliner weisse, a product of her historical research and personal preference for how she likes to drink it.
ALL-GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.033
FG: 1.007
IBUs: 10
ABV: 3.4%
MALT/GRAIN BILL
3 lb (1.4 kg) German pilsner malt
3 lb (1.4 kg) German wheat malt