Berliner Weisse mit Schuss
Berlin's iconic sour wheat beer served with a shot of sweet syrup—green woodruff or red raspberry—creating a colorful, refreshing summer tradition.
- 1Pour raspberry syrup (or woodruff syrup for green version) into a wide wine glass or goblet.
- 2Slowly pour cold Berliner Weisse beer over the syrup.
- 3The syrup will settle at the bottom, creating a gradient effect.
- 4Serve with a straw to mix while drinking.
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Napoleon's troops reportedly called Berliner Weisse the "Champagne of the North" for its effervescence and tartness. The tradition of adding flavored syrups began in the 19th century to balance the beer's intense sourness. "Mit Schuss" (with a shot) refers to the syrup addition. Green (Waldmeister/woodruff) and red (Himbeere/raspberry) are the classic choices.
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