Some folks believe that the French immigrants who settled in Berlin developed the style, implementing brewing techniques they picked up from Belgium as they traveled through the region. The French and Italians have sparkling wine, while the northern part of Europe has sparkling and refreshing beer.”Īlthough the style’s exact roots are a little hazy, a few different theories exist as to how the beer was born. “Think of it as the Champagne of the North. One of their popular Berliners, Athena, has become one of the brewery’s best-selling brands. “It’s a very, very old German style, perhaps 500 years plus,” says Adam Beauchamp, Brewmaster at Creature Comforts Brewing Company. Originally, the Berliner Weisse developed in the region around Berlin, Germany (hence the name!), in the 17th century. A Brief History of the Berliner Weisse Photography courtesy of The Beer Connoisseur To better understand the Berliner Weisse, we took a deep dive into its history to see where it comes from, how it has changed, and where it’s going. The recent popularity of the tart and effervescent beer is actually due to American brewers, many of whom have added their own twists to the traditional German style.
Today, however, only two or three breweries in Germany regularly bottle Berliners. Originating in Germany, the Berliner Weisse was incredibly popular in the early 19th century, when more than 700 German breweries produced the style. But what exactly is a Berliner Weisse? We’ve got the answer to that, and more. Light, golden, zippy, and zingy, the Berliner Weisse beer style earned the nickname “Champagne of the North” from Napoleon’s troops.
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