Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie

A low-gravity, smoked wheat beer from the Polish city of Grodzisk. Clean, hoppy, and refreshing with a distinct oak-smoked wheat character.

Distinct oak smoke aroma from smoked wheat malt, clean and not harsh. Light grainy wheat malt aroma. Moderate herbal or earthy hop aroma. Clean fermentation. Delicate, unique, and refreshing.

Pale to very pale gold, 3-5 SRM. Clear to slightly hazy. White head with good retention. Lighter than expected for a smoked beer.

Clean oak smoke flavor with light wheat malt. Moderate hop bitterness. Dry, clean finish. Smoke is subtle and refined compared to heavier smoked beers. Refreshing and distinctive.

Light body with very high carbonation. Very crisp, spritzy, and refreshing. Clean, dry finish.

An ancient beer style from the Polish city of Grodzisk (German: Grätzer), brewed since the medieval period using oak-smoked wheat malt. The Grodzisk brewery was a major exporter in the 19th-20th centuries. Production ceased in 1993. The style was revived by Polish craft brewers and international enthusiasts in the 2000s-2010s.

What is Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie beer?

Piwo Grodziskie / Grätzer — a low-gravity, smoked Polish wheat beer. Style guide.

What is the ABV of Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie?

Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 2.5-3.3%.

How bitter is Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie beer?

Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie measures 20-35 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of Historical Beer: Piwo Grodziskie beers?

Browar Fortuna Grodziskie, Szałpiw Pszeniczne, Live Oak Grodziskie, Dogfish Head Piercing Pils (approximation)