Although these types of beers have become very popular in recent years during the summer season, the labels that a wheat beer is only for refreshing are long gone. If you are a craft beer lover, you have to try the new Althaia Artesana Trigo beer.
Althaia Artesana de Trigo is a German-inspired beer, pale, refreshing, and somewhat cloudy. Creamy in the mouth with aromas of banana and clove.
Appearance
Pale straw to golden color with a very thick, long-lasting head, like a mousse. The high wheat protein content reduces the clarity of this unfiltered beer, resulting in a higher turbidity characteristic of the style.
Taste
Banana and clove flavor notes dominate. A very slight vanilla character and subtle notes reminiscent of chewing gum accentuate the banana flavor. Its sweetness is due to the absence of hop bitterness. This beer has a full taste on the palate and a relatively dry finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-light to medium body, smooth and silky. Suspended yeast can increase the perception of body. The wheat texture provides a fluffy, creamy, and full sensation that can progress to a bubbly finish accompanied by high to very high carbonation. Always effervescent.
Aroma
Moderate to strong phenols (usually clove) and fruity esters (typically banana). Hop character is less noticeable in the background. With a slight wheat aroma (which can be perceived as bread, grain, or pastry), but no other malt characteristics.
Food Pairing
In addition to being enjoyed in summer, Althaia Artesana de Trigo pairs well, for example, with a German-themed dinner: sausages, pretzels, potato salad…
A little history…
Bavaria has a tradition that dates back hundreds of years; wheat beer production used to be a monopoly reserved only for Bavarian royalty. Modern weissbiers date back to 1872 when Schneider began production. However, pale weissbiers became popular from 1960. Today it is very popular, especially in southern Germany. Characteristic Ingredients: according to German brewing tradition, at least 50% of the total grist must be malted wheat, although some versions reach up to 70%; the rest is typically Pilsner malt.
You can try it now if you wish. The new Althaia Artesana de Trigo beer is on sale!!!