1809 is a Berliner Weisse style beer brewed by Professor Fritz Briem in Freising, Germany. Score: 91 with 1,459 ratings and reviews. Last update: 03-20-2025.

“1809” is a very traditional interpretation of the “Berliner Style” Weisse with an intense blend of lactic tartness and complex fruitiness. This calls back to a time before the tradition of adding sweet syrups to Berliner Weisse beers pushed them towards being simpler and more sour. 1809 is champagne like with it’s acidity, complexity ...

This beer was brewed in an attempt to recreate a nearly extinct style that was unique to Berlin Germany. According to the bottle, Napoleon and his troops dubbed the Berliner Weisse as the “champagne of beer” after their conquest of Prussia.

2012年11月1日 · Professor Fritz Briem 1809 Berliner Weisse ABV: 5.0 Tasting Notes: 1809 is brewed in Freising, Germany by the Professor himself, who has a PhD from Weihenstephan and has been dabbling in some old German styles. It is named for the year in which Napoleon himself dubbed the Berliner specialty the “Champagne of the North.”

This Berliner Weissbier style beer is best paired with a salad but also goes geat with sharp style cheeses such as Blue and Cheddar and the buttery style cheeses such as Brie, Gouda, and Havarti.

In 1809, Emperor Napoleon and his troops celebrated their Prussian victory with it. This Berliner Weisse Style Beer is brewed with traditional mash hoping [sic] and without wort boiling. This along with a traditional strain of lactic acid bacteria provide a fruity and dry but palateful character.

“1809” is a very traditional interpretation of the “Berliner Style” Weisse with an intense blend of lactic tartness and complex fruitiness. This calls back to a time before the tradition of adding sweet syrups to Berliner Weisse beers pushed them towards being simpler and more sour. 1809 is champagne like with it's acidity, complexity ...

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