Schneider Weisse was founded in the Kelheim region of Germany in the 19th century and is renowned across the world for instigating the revival of the wheat beer following King Ludwig’s discontinuation of the style due to poor sales. Going from strength to strength, Schneider Weisse today is in the 6th generation of the Schneider family, but still retains the passion and creativity from more than 200 years ago. They produce several beers or ‘taps’ as they are known and this one in particular, the ‘Tap 3’, is their alcohol free.
The Tap 3 Mein Alkoholfrei has been brewed since 2002 and is a top fermented wheat beer with a white, persisting head. It contains less than 0.5% alcohol, which is the level needed to be classed as an alcohol free in Germany. This is amber red in colour with light caramel and banana notes coming from the malts on the palate. The isotonic thirst quencher is made using Halletauer and Tradition hops and is ideal for refreshment after a long day. A low alcohol and low calorie beer with all the taste and none of the guilt.
Rachael Burnham –
A very foamy beer – delicious but a bit foamy for my taste.
Andrew Dafforn –
Frothy with a lot of carbonation. Thought this was going to taste a lot better than it ended up ,not for me I’m afraid, but its a big hit wth my wife.
Will buy again but just for her.
philf2b –
Poor – very malty – none of the light, creamy fruitiness you’d hope for. I found it near undrinkable – adding ginger beer for a shandy eliminates the malt to make a difference but I wouldn’t recommend the beer itself.
Jolo –
Brilliant, a go to non in this household. Obviously if you don’t like a fizzy one then you won’t like this. Personally it adds to the illusion.
Mark Charrington –
In my glass dull hazy brown good head Aromas of wheat wort banana Tastes are earthy wood & boiled vegetables. The body is too sweet and thin a metallic aftertaste brings my score down further Shame
A German’s wife –
My husband said it was “okay—not as good as Andechs.”
Alan Sinclair –
Hazy with a very lively head that unfortunately dissipates very quickly. It has a slightly sharp taste to it and although it’s drinkable, it’s really nothing special.