Sour Station Raspberry

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a bright, luminous quality typical of the Berliner Weisse style, with steady carbonation visible as fine streams rising through the body.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh wheat grain and a pronounced raspberry fruit character that is bright and jammy without being cloying. Subtle herbal notes from Hallertau emerge in the background, complemented by a gentle tartness that suggests fermentation from noble yeast and acidity from the fruit.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat malt sweetness before the raspberry fruit and gentle sourness establish themselves in the mid-palate, creating a balanced interplay between stone fruit and lactic tartness. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the fruit and wheat to dominate, while a crisp, dry finish prevents any residual sweetness from lingering.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the sourness fading quickly to reveal a dry, slightly citric aftertaste. The refreshing quality remains prominent, making this beer approachable and sessionable.