Where can I get Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen in California?

May 14, 2022 2:47 PM

I’m not talking about the grapefruit or pomegranate mixes! I mean the wheat beer that is everywhere in Berlin. It reminds my best friend of when we lived there together and I want to surprise her with a bottle (or more).
posted by vocativecase to Food & Drink (5 answers total)

I don't think the hefeweizen leaves Germany, as in it isn't available for exporr or is in such demand in its home market there's little capacity available -- which stands in the way of growing any sort of regular overseas demand. The major US importer, Shelton Bros, didn't really survive the pandemic so you'll have to find the state-specific importer bringing products to California who can make as special request for the hefeweizen.
posted by k3ninho at 3:56 PM on May 14, 2022 [1 favorite]

To k3ninho's comment, it's available in Australia, so it is definitely exported to some places.
posted by lulu68 at 6:33 PM on May 14, 2022

You can try the USA Schöfferhofer Store locator.
posted by blob at 8:09 PM on May 14, 2022

TIL that, thanks!
posted by k3ninho at 1:48 AM on May 15, 2022 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Store locator doesn’t list the hefe as an option to search for!
posted by vocativecase at 3:41 PM on May 16, 2022