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Creature Comforts Athena Berliner Weisse

Creature Comforts Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Sour Ale · One of 18 Sour Ales in hopIQ

Creature Comforts' crisp, tart Berliner Weisse — brewed in the German tradition with wheat malt and lactic fermentation. Light, refreshing and gently sour with a clean citrus finish. One of the Southeast's finest sour beers.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Featured inThe Best American Sours

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Creature Comforts Athena Berliner Weisse

Appearance

Athena presents a pale, luminous straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating fine bubbles that dance through the glass. A hallmark of authentic Berliner Weisse craftsmanship.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright wheat grain and subtle yeasty notes characteristic of lactic fermentation. A whisper of citrus and clean fermentation esters provide lift without overwhelming the delicate profile. The aroma is refreshingly understated, inviting further exploration.

wheat grainyeastycitrusclean fermentation

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing tartness from lactic acid, followed by soft wheat malt sweetness in the mid-palate. The acidity is bright and well-integrated rather than sharp, with minimal bitterness (5 IBU). A smooth, effervescent mouthfeel carries the delicate flavors effortlessly.

tartwheatcrispsmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the citrus notes providing subtle complexity without lingering harshness. The carbonation adds a gentle tickle that encourages another sip.

cleandrycitrus-tinged
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Creature Comforts Athena Berliner Weisse

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Creature Comforts Athena Berliner Weisse

About Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

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

Finding a similar Sour Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tart, sour, crisp character as Creature Comforts Athena Berliner Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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