Every year, New Glarus puts out a group of beers that it labels as part of its "Unplugged" series. They leave the brewmaster to come up with any sort of beer he feels like, and then they send it out as a limited release. One of this year's Unplugged beers, The New Glarus Berliner Weiss, was described as the "Champagne of the North" by Napoleon.
Appearance: Clear, pale, and straw-colored. Poured a fluffy, Styrofoam-like white head that dissipated very quickly. Tons of carbonation was apparent here, as the bubbles could be seen the entire time it was being drank.
Aroma - A very tart, Granny-smith apple smell; hints of lemon, citrus and wheat accentuated a wonderfully well-rounded aroma.
Mouthfeel - As soon as I took the first sip, the carbonation slammed my tongue, giving way to a slight sourness. The beer was very light, and the aftertaste can really only be described as "sticky."
Taste - Very tart with a bit of lemon and apple. This almost reminded me of a Flemish Sour Ale crossed with club soda. There's a very distinct "wine-like" flavor here, and it pans out beautifully.
Overall - An outstanding beer, and one of the best I've ever had. Napoleon was right in comparing it to champagne, but this beer has so much more going on. The extreme carbonation coupled with the wonderful blend of flavors made for an absolutely incredible beer.
Grade: A+
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