Tasting Notes: Erdinger Schneeweisse Winterbeer

Erdinger Schneeweisse Winterbeer (Germany: Hefeweisen: 5.6% ABV)

Visual: Huge bubbly frothy white head with a just slightly cloudy citrus yellow to orange body: Many carbonated bubbles.

Nose: Light crushed orange peel and wheat. Hint of coriander, a very light nose.

Body: Lemon and sherbet; slight spicy zing. Smooth, marshmallow. Whipped froth and wheat. Fruit, citrus sweetness (orange?) Sugar cane and candy floss.

Finish: Dry wheat and cream. White bread.

Conclusion: A very easy going weisse, smooth and light fresh flavours. More marshmallow and cream than wheat and citrus.

Defies the Christmas expectation by going lighter and smoother rather than darker and heavier. A very fluffy beer, very fresh and slightly sweet. Doesn’t get sickly quickly unlike some other wheat beers. Its simpler flavours are refreshing and make for a good session of drinking.

Its name is apt, as is the snow imagery. It’s like the centre of a Tunnocks snowball. A beer of light joy.