Original Weisse
TAP 7
What a surprise this Weisse was. Fermented in open vessels, bottled conditioned and brewed to the same recipie since 1872, it is claimed to be the world-famous Original wheat beer, from Bavaria’s oldest brewery Scheider Weisse. I was shocked at how good this was
and wondered how had I not picked it up before now. I discussed this realization, via text with Richard, a fellow beer geek friend, his conclusion was, “I think because it looks European and crappy”. This was not a slight against Europe nor Europeans, Richard enjoys this beer too. But I immediately understood what he was getting at. With the craft beer revolution we have been spoiled with fun and creative packaging on beer these days. Schneider Weisse’s label looks…old and…boring, as if to say there’s nothing exciting and good inside.
Inside this bottle is a surprisingly good/exciting wheat beer. A medium dark sienna colour with a 
fluffy warm white head. The aroma opens with a light caramel, toasted hay and a hovering banana note typical of wheat beers. A moderately perfume bouquet with citrus of grapefruit and lime round out the scent. The real surprise came in the taste. Starting of sweat and slightly acidic the finish filled the back of my throat and palette with the taste of toasted coconut cookies. I will be looking for more offerings from Schneider Weisse. That is IF, yes it’s a big if, IF the LCBO can manage the difficult task of stocking their store with a variety of beer. THey seem unable to do that at the moment (but that’s a post for a later).
I suggest trying a TAP 7 Original, you may just discover something you didn’t know you wanted. ♦♦♦♦◊
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