The August Schell Brewing Co. is a brewing company in New Ulm, Minnesota that was founded by German immigrant August Schell in 1860. It is the second oldest family-owned brewery in America (after D. G. Yuengling & Son) and became the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota when the company bought the Grain Belt rights in 2002. In September 2010, the brewery celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a two-day festival. Every year, Schell’s also celebrates traditional German holidays with Bock Fest and Oktoberfest. Read More
Noble Star Collection: Lunar Affect
Berliner Weisse • August Schell Brewing Co.
Noble Star Collection: Lunar Affect is a Berliner Weisse by August Schell Brewing Co. that has 7.5% ABV.
- ABV: 7.5%
- Calories: 225 (Estimated)
About the Berliner Weisse
In 1809, Napoleon’s troops described the Berliner Weisse as the “Champagne of the North”. Today, some call it the most refreshing beer in the world. It’s light, crisp, highly carbonated with a juicy acidity. Dry finish. Pale straw color with varying clarity. Large head has little retention. Sharp and clean lactic sour aroma and flavor. Lemon citrus and apple are commonly used but modern craft versions use a wide variety of fruits. Mild doughy bread or wheat grain base. Low alcohol is undetectable. Read More
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