Alfred Schladerer Schwarzwalder Himbeergeist

Schladerer Himbeergeist is a traditional Black Forest raspberry eau-de-vie from Germany — made by macerating fresh raspberries in neutral spirit, then distilling to capture their pure, fragrant essence.

Because raspberries contain too little sugar to ferment on their own, Himbeergeist (“raspberry spirit”) is produced by steeping whole fresh berries in neutral alcohol before distillation, a method that concentrates the bright, true-to-fruit aroma. The result is a clear, dry, intensely aromatic spirit in the classic German Black Forest tradition, typically served well chilled.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vivid fresh raspberry
• Palate: Clear and dry, with concentrated raspberry character
• Finish: Clean and fragrant

Specs

• Brand: Alfred Schladerer
• Style: Himbeergeist (Raspberry Eau-de-Vie)
• Origin: Black Forest, Germany
• Proof: 84 (42% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Himbeergeist? A raspberry eau-de-vie made by macerating fresh berries in neutral spirit and distilling — the German method for fruits too low in sugar to ferment.
• How is it served? Typically well chilled, neat, as a digestif.
• Is it sweet? No — it is dry, capturing the aroma of raspberry without added sugar.