brigitte

Ulrike Genz, head brewer, advertising strategist, and go-to girl for everything at her Schneeeule brewery, has a knack for flavors. Cucumber, ginger, and locust tree aren't common beer ingredients, yet Ulrike has them all in her range of sophisticated brews. Now another floral masterpiece has been added to her lineup: Brigitte, a Berliner Weisse with lavender.

Lavender was used in Europe for hundreds of years to flavor food and as a medicinal herb, but then fell into disuse. It wasn't until the 20th century that the blue flower with its aromatic green color returned to the spotlight. Today, we use this Mediterranean plant to flavor meat dishes, to add a special touch to pastries, to enhance sparkling wine or Prosecco, for floral ice cream—or even unconventional beer!

Ulrike's lavender beer flows into the glass with the pale golden hue of fine champagne, adorned with a delicate veil of thick, ivory foam. The aroma transports you to Provence for a few wonderful moments: robust lavender meets sun-ripened grain and a fresh acidity. The first sip follows this excellent first impression and envelops the palate with summery lightness. With an alcohol content of 3.5%, Brigitte is one of the leaner brews. A clever move to place the playful aroma at the center of the beer experience: lavender, soft grain, and fruity acidity.