Stone Brewing<\/a> \u2013 Berlin, the brewery\u2019s beers are now distributed to 25 European countries, making Stone one of the most widely distributed and sought after breweries in Germany. Not content to rest on the hoppy laurels of the company\u2019s world-renowned reputation for American IPAs, the latest in the brewery\u2019s year-round selection is the Stone White Geist Berliner Weisse. Brewed true to the style\u2019s namesake origin of Berlin, the tart and refreshing beer is now enjoying a special limited availability in the US.<\/p>\nFor the history buffs: The Berliner Weisse is a style dating back to at least the 16th century, and to this day, European appellation labeling standards require that a beer must be brewed within the city of Berlin to call the beer a \u201cBerliner Weisse.\u201d A complex sour beer, the style was once honored by Napoleon as the \u201cChampagne of the North.\u201d It\u2019s now enjoying a resurgence by small brewers in the US and elsewhere in the world, many of whom are creating amazing variations with fruit and other creative additives. As Stone deepens its roots in the city of Berlin, it seems only fitting that the team would take an interest in exploring the style in its purest and most authentic form.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs global participants in the craft beer community, Stone has the unique opportunity to share beers across locations, highlighting the different local and regional influences along the way,\u201d stated Greg Koch, Stone Brewing executive chairman & co-founder. \u201cStone White Geist Berliner Weisse features the work of our talented team at Stone Berlin, and we\u2019re truly honored to be among Berlin\u2019s craft brewers taking charge as the revivalists to help return this style to its former glory.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new release gains its orthodox lightly sour and acidic character from a specially selected historic Lactobacillus strain sourced from Berlin\u2019s cultures. To ensure a properly Stone \u2013 and therefore iconoclastic \u2013 Berliner Weisse, the ABV is a bit stronger than is typical for the style yet still a modest \u2013 by American craft brewing standards \u2013 4.7% ABV. Hopped with newer German varieties Calista and H\u00fcll Melon, the aroma leads with lemon, peach and melon and the unexpectedly bold and pleasantly refreshing tart flavor punches above its ABV weight.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that Stone does not suggest (or even allow) the addition of flavored syrups to its Berliner Weisse, noting that the addition of these syrups only began in modern times and is not true to the authentic origin of the beer style.<\/p>\n
Stone White Geist Berliner Weisse will debut in the US beginning this week throughout California with a broad national launch in the fall. It will be imported in 0.33l six-pack cans and can be found using Stone\u2019s Beer Finder: find.stonebrewing.com. The beer is also available on draft at the source: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens \u2013 Berlin.<\/p>\n
QUICK FACTS
Name: Stone White Geist Berliner Weisse
Web: stonebrewing.com\/berlinerweisse
Stats: 4.7% ABV, 12 IBUs
Packaging: 0.33l six-pack cans and draft
Featured Hops: Calista and H\u00fcll Melon
Distribution: California beginning this week, national this fall
Find Beer: find.stonebrewing.com<\/p>\n
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Pours cloudy golden with a white head.
Aroma: Intense lemon, peach and melon flavors alongside some rhubarb notes.
Taste: An intense, but well balanced sour.
Palate: Medium body with no perceivable sweetness. A clean acidic finish.
Overall: This is a refreshing year-round beer!<\/p>\n
PAIRING NOTES
Appetizers: Stone-Style Hemp Seed Pretzels*, Salty Sausage & Stinky Cheese Plate***, Ceviche, Asparagus w\/ poached egg
Salads: Cucumber Salad, Lambs Lettuce w\/ Red Wine Vinaigrette
Entrees: Pan Roasted Barramundi*, Banh Mi**, Forelle M\u00fcllerin
Dessert: Blueberry Blue Cheese Jalapeno Cheesecake*, Comt\u00e9 and Morbier Cheeses<\/p>\n
ABOUT STONE BREWING
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, the groundbreaking San Diego-based Stone Brewing is the 8th largest craft brewer in the United States. Recognized as an award-winning industry leader, Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 12 times and has been called the \u201cAll-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth\u201d by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multifaceted company was the first American craft brewer to build, own and operate its own brewery in Europe (Berlin, Germany), and also opened a production brewery in Richmond, Virginia in 2016. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing\u2026 and pledging never, ever, sell out to the man. For more information on Stone Brewing, please visit stonebrewing.com or the company\u2019s social media sites: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.<\/p>\n
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