Both variants of the Brooklyn/Schneider Hopfen Weisse in their beautifully designed bottles
We hated Schneider Hopfenweisse when we tried it a couple of years ago and I almost turned my nose up when offered it on draft at the Devonshire cat, Sheffield. Nonetheless, I got my half (a mere £2.80…) and gave it another go.
It’s always a good idea to give a beer a second chance. Wowzers, Penny. I take it all back. It’s wonderful.
It’s like a turbo charged wheatbeer with crisp, almost tangible hops; bubblegum cut with grapefruit. Truly extreme and fabulous for it. Oddly, the German-American parentage gives this a very Belgian aroma (booze + spice) which really adds to the pleasure.
Boak
Tags: sheffield, wheat beer
I certainly wouldn’t give every beer a second chance, for some once is more than enough!
Which one was it, Schneider-Brooklyner or Brooklyner-Schneider? From your description I’d guess the latter.
Had this yesterday at the Devonshire Cat as well. Have to say I preferred the Brooklyn bottle version at launch time, but the Schneider draught now is absolutely killer.
Zak, I think it was S-B rather than B-S, I certainly recall more of a Schneider branding on the pump clip, but it was after a Jaipur or two so wouldn’t swear to it. Perhaps Reluctant Scooper can confirm.
We couldn’t get enough of the Brooklyn version into a glass to try it last time – it exploded everywhere.
Only ever tried the S-B, and it was one of the most singular – tasting beers I’ve ever tried.
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Lovely photo! I really like the light on the labels, and can live with the extremely strong colours.
Also wish I could find this beer some time. :-/