Grodziskie
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Polish wheat beer from Grodzisk Wielkopolski, brewed from wheat malt smoked over oak. Pale, very light, distinctly hopped and sparkling, with a clear smoky note. Because of its high carbonation it was also called “Polish champagne”. Typical: 2.5–3.3 % ABV, 20–35 IBU.
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What is a Grodziskie?
- A cherry beer
- A light Polish wheat beer made from oak-smoked malt
- A strong porter
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Correct: A light Polish wheat beer made from oak-smoked malt. Because of its high carbonation it was also called “Polish champagne”. It has been brewed again since 2015.
Which country does the beer style “Grodziskie” come from?
- Czechia
- Norway
- Poland
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Correct: Poland. Polish wheat beer from Grodzisk Wielkopolski, brewed from wheat malt smoked over oak.
In which country is “Grodzisk Wielkopolski”?
- Norway
- Poland
- Sweden
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Correct: Poland. Home of Grodziskie, a light wheat beer made from oak-smoked malt. Rules for brewing it existed as early as 1601. The brewery closed in 1994; since 2015 Grodziskie has been brewed here again.