Sandy - Schneeeule

Wild Berliner Weisse with Sea Buckthorn

Sandy by Schneeeule is an extraordinary Berliner Weisse, created in collaboration with Brewer’s Tribute from Berlin-Marzahn. The focus is on a fruit rather unusual for beer: sea buckthorn from Brandenburg.

The intensely aromatic berries give Sandy a juicy fruitiness, pronounced tartness, and its unmistakable wild character. Surprisingly, the acidity is not the only prominent feature. The sea buckthorn brings a distinctive tart bitterness, complemented by slightly woody notes.

In the glass, Sandy appears naturally cloudy and golden with a white head. The nose is dominated by fresh sea buckthorn. On the palate, a lively acidity, subtle yeast notes, juicy fruit, and an astonishingly soft mouthfeel follow.

For additional complexity, Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, and Lactobacillus are used. The result is a wild, fruity, and characterful Berliner Weisse far removed from ordinary fruit beers. 

Taste Profile

Aroma: Fresh sea buckthorn, wild yeast notes
Taste: Fruity, sour, tart, and slightly woody
Color: Naturally cloudy gold
Mouthfeel: Soft and lively
Character: Wild, fruity, tart, and complex

Facts at a Glance

Beer Style: Fruited Berliner Weisse
Brewery: Schneeeule
Collaboration: Brewer’s Tribute
Origin: Berlin, Germany
Alcohol: 5.0% Vol.
Original Gravity: 11° Plato
Content: 0.75 l
Fruit: Sea Buckthorn
Fermentation: Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces & Lactobacillus 

Ingredients

Water, wheat malt, barley malt, sea buckthorn, hops, sucrose, Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus.