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Sour Wench

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A kettle-soured, Berliner Weisse-style ale with Oregon blackberries that lend a violet hue. Blackberry flavor and aroma lead, with bright acidity, dark fruit, an approachable soft tartness and a subtly sweet finish. A tart 7% ale that lures drinkers into the world of sours, seasonal and poured only on draft.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berrysourtart
berry
sour
tart
fruity
dark fruit
citrusy
Aroma
Blackberry and dark fruit aromatics dominate the nose, offering ripe berry and subtle floral notes of violet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sour Wench

◎ Appearance

A pale, translucent golden body with a violet tint from kettle-souring and Oregon blackberry adjunct. The beer presents with a delicate, fine white head that dissipates to a thin lacing along the glass. Bright carbonation creates gentle effervescence characteristic of the Berliner Weisse style.

pale golden with violet huetranslucentfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Blackberry and dark fruit aromatics dominate the nose, offering ripe berry and subtle floral notes of violet. Bright acidity undercuts the fruit, with a whisper of wheat malt supporting the overall profile. The kettle-sour process introduces a clean, lactic tang without phenolic or funky character.

blackberry forwarddark fruitviolet floralbright acidity

◐ Taste

Blackberry and tart dark fruit flavors enter first, followed by the soft, approachable sourness that defines the beer's character. The mid-palate carries crisp acidity and a delicate wheat malt sweetness, while minimal bitterness (10 IBU) allows the fruit and tartness to lead. A subtly sweet undertone lingers without cloying.

berry-drivensoft tartnesscrisp and brightfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering dark fruit and gentle acidity that fades to a faintly sweet aftertaste. The moderate alcohol sits comfortably in the background, leaving a smooth, dry impression.

refreshingdryfruit echoes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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About Berliner Weisse

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What is a Berliner Weisse?

Berliner Weisse is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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