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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 US. 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 ferm in open vessels for three days at 68 F. Secondary ferm in the bottle for seven days at same temp. Cold Maturation at 50 F for 21 days.

The Brewery:

Producer Details:
Brewery:	G. Schneider & Sohn
Brewery Tour:	Schneider Guide
Website:	www.schneider-weisse.de

The Schneider brewery was established in 1872 when Georg Schneider purchased the right to brew wheat beer by King Ludwig II. Up to that point wheat beer could only be brewed by the Bavarian royal family in one of their "Weisses Brauhaus" (wheat beer brewpub). He purchased and brewed in the Weisses Brauhaus im Tal/Munich and the Weisses Brauhaus in Kelheim.

This second brewery has been used to brew wheat beer since 1607 and is therefore the oldest continually operating Weisse Beer brewery in the world.

For more information regarding Privatbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our Schneider Guide.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:
Appearance:	Schneider Weisse-like, lighter, less brown, more rust and gold
Aroma:	Wheaty, more bready-wheaty than Schneider Weisse. A touch of hops, some banana. Softer, lighter aroma than Schneider Weisse , peachy, more citrus
Flavor:	Like Schneider Weisse with easy bitterness throughout and carrying through for long light bitter finish. The grittyness on top of softness makes for an interesting experience. Soft bread and hops in the finish.

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