Sierra Nevada Kellerweis

20140410:
I wrote: "Sierra Nevada Kellerweis. There's nothing special about this beer, but its definitely good tasting in contrast to the Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout I just had." 6:56PM ET
I also wrote: "Hmm, actually this beer had an interesting taste. It's different from a regular hefeweizen." 7:02PM ET

I would definitely recommend this beer to anyone who loves drinking hefeweizens.

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Sierra Nevada Kellerweis

Relevant Links:
Kellerweis (Sierra Nevada Website)
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen (BeerAdvocate.com)
Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

KELLERWEIS®

Untamed, unfiltered, and unafraid.

Inspired by traditional Bavarian techniques, Kellerweis is a true artisan experience. With Kellerweis, we brew in open fermentation tanks—a process rarely seen today—to let the ingredients truly shine. The result is a hazy wheat ale—untamed, raw and alive. With a full, fruity aroma and notes of spicy clove and banana bread, Kellerweis is a truly unique brew.

Open Fermentation

Most beer is made in tall, cylindrical, fermentation tanks. Some beers, however, just can’t be confined. Beers that feature unique yeast character just won’t behave like the others. These beers thrive in traditional open fermenters—steel tanks, open at the top to allow the yeast to breathe, live, and be happy. The yeast reacts differently when given this free-range alternative, producing depth, character and flavor.

OVERVIEW
ALCOHOL CONTENT 4.8% by volume
BEGINNING GRAVITY 12.3° plato
ENDING GRAVITY 3.5° plato
BITTERNESS UNITS 15

INGREDIENTS
YEAST Hefeweizen ale yeast
BITTERING HOPS Perle or Sterling
MALTS Two-row Pale, Wheat, Munich

FOOD PAIRING
CUISINE Fruit Salad, Grilled Salmon, Bratwurst
CHEESE Brie, Camembert