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Schofferhofer Grapefruit Can

Schofferhofer Grapefruit Can

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Producer Schofferhofer Brewery
Country Germany
Region Frankfurt
ABV 2%

Tasting Notes

Grapefruit, Citrus, Wheat and Refreshing Finish

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More About Schofferhofer Grapefruit Can

A German wheat beer radler-style mix made from a 50/50 blend of unfiltered Hefeweizen and grapefruit-flavoured drink, creating something closer to a sparkling citrus beer cocktail than a traditional lager or ale.

In the glass it pours a bright, hazy orange with lively carbonation and an immediate punch of citrus aroma, think fresh grapefruit juice, orange zest and a soft wheat beer backdrop.

 

Meet the Producer, Schöfferhofer Brewery

Schöfferhofer Brewery

Style: Brewery

German wheat beer often carries a reputation for tradition and seriousness. Schöfferhofer looked at that idea and decided it could probably relax a little.

Produced in Frankfurt, the brewery became widely known for combining classic wheat beer with fruit flavours, particularly through the hugely successful Grapefruit blend. While purists occasionally grumble, the popularity of the beer suggests most people are quite happy ignoring them.

The foundation remains proper German wheat beer. Soft wheat malt, gentle spice, banana notes and refreshing carbonation all sit underneath the fruit additions. The result feels lighter, brighter and considerably more summery than many traditional wheat beers.

The Grapefruit version remains the best-known example. Slightly tart, lightly sweet and remarkably easy to drink, it occupies the sort of space between beer, radler and holiday optimism that proves surprisingly useful on warm afternoons.

What keeps Schöfferhofer relevant is that it never pretends to be anything other than enjoyable. Sometimes that is a far more valuable quality than endless complexity.