BerlinerWeisse - 20L Fresh Wort Kit

BerlinerWeisse – 20L Fresh Wort Kit

Fresh acidity, plenty of raspberry and a light wheat beer base make BerlinerWeisse a Fresh Wort Kit for anyone who wants to make a modern, fruity sour beer at home.

The kit consists of 18 litres of professionally brewed, water-adjusted wort and a full 2 kg of raspberry purée from Fruits Rouges & Co. The wort base is built on our Weissbier Fresh Wort Kit and gives a pale, fresh foundation where the raspberries and the elegant acidity take centre stage.

A modern Berliner Weisse with raspberries

Traditional Berliner Weisse is a light, fresh and tart German wheat beer. Our version takes the style in a modern, fruity direction with 2 kg of raspberry purée, giving the beer a clear raspberry flavour and aroma.

Instead of traditional kettle souring, the souring happens during fermentation itself with WildBrew Philly Sour. This unique Lachancea yeast strain both ferments the beer and produces lactic acid, and is known for a soft, elegant and balanced acidity. Lallemand recommends fermenting at 27 °C, and the beer normally finishes in about 7–10 days.

The combination of pale wheat beer wort, Philly Sour and real raspberry purée gives a fresh, easy-drinking sour beer where the acidity lifts the raspberries without dominating.

20 litre Fresh Wort Kit – ready to ferment

As with our other Fresh Wort Kits, you get professionally brewed wort with the water profile already carefully adjusted for flavour, aroma and optimal fermentation conditions. Yeast nutrient and fining agent have also been added to the wort.

Do not add or dilute with water. BerlinerWeisse contains 18 litres of ready-made wort and 2 kg of raspberry purée, which together form the basis for 20 litres of fruity Berliner Weisse.

No mashing and no boiling at home – go straight to fermentation and let Philly Sour and the raspberries do the rest.

Fresh, tart and full of raspberries

BerlinerWeisse 20L Fresh Wort Kit suits both those who already enjoy sour beer and those who want to try a fresh, fruity sour ale for the first time.

Wheat beer wort, real raspberry purée and Philly Sour give a modern Berliner Weisse with fresh fruitiness, balanced acidity and a light, refreshing finish.

Tip: Add the fruit purée once the vigorous primary fermentation has finished, i.e. after 3–4 days.

Kit details:

• Contents: 18 litres of water-adjusted wort, 2 kg raspberry purée, hopped with Magnum for bitterness and Mittelfrüh for aroma, yeast and instructions.
• 100% ready to ferment. Transfer to the fermenter and pitch the yeast.
• OG 1.053
• FG ~1.012
• EBC 8.2
• IBU 14
• ABV approx. 5.8%
• Yeast: 1 x WildBrew Philly Sour dry yeast
• Fermentation: 10 days at 27 °C

One 20L Fresh Wort Kit equals:

Fresh, professionally brewed wort

Our Fresh Wort Kits contain 20 litres of water-adjusted wort, professionally brewed by Austmann Bryggeri. The wort is filled into Bag-in-Box with a high-tech filling machine, and the bag is then flushed with nitrogen to keep oxygen in the wort to a minimum. The wort is 100% ready to use, with fining agent and yeast nutrient added during the boil. It is not a semi-finished product, and you should not top up with water. Simply pitch the yeast and follow the instructions.

It has never been so easy to “brew” a good, high-quality beer.

Frequently asked questions about BerlinerWeisse Fresh Wort Kit

Do I need to add water to the BerlinerWeisse Fresh Wort Kit?

No. The kit contains 18 litres of fully brewed, water-adjusted wort and 2 kg of raspberry purée, which together make 20 litres of beer. Never add or dilute with water.

When should I add the raspberry purée?

Add the fruit purée once the vigorous primary fermentation has finished, i.e. after 3–4 days.

Do I need to sour the wort myself?

No. WildBrew Philly Sour from Lallemand both ferments the beer and produces lactic acid during fermentation. You need neither kettle souring nor separate lactic acid bacteria.

At what temperature should the beer ferment?

Recommended fermentation is 10 days at 27 °C. Lallemand recommends 27 °C for Philly Sour, and the beer normally finishes in about 7–10 days.

How strong and how sour will the beer be?

With an OG of 1.053 and an FG of around 1.012, the beer ends up at approx. 5.8% ABV and 14 IBU. The acidity is soft and balanced, lifting the raspberries without dominating.