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Techno Viking

Drekker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Berliner Weisse · One of 12 Berliner Weisses in hopIQ

A clean, tart Berliner Weisse — light, refreshing and sharply sour with a crisp acidic finish. The Viking-themed name fits the aggressive tartness. A good gateway into sour beers for those accustomed to the hop-heavy lineup.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and crisp.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Berliner Weisse.
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 Techno Viking

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a fine white head that dissipates quickly. The beer presents a bright, luminous quality typical of the style, with delicate carbonation visible as fine bubbles rising through the glass. Minimal lacing remains on the sides.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationminimal head retention

Aroma

The nose leads with sharp acidity and green wheat notes, followed by subtle mineral undertones and a faint yeasty backdrop. Citrus accents emerge on closer inspection, while the overall profile remains restrained and clean without heavy fruity esters. No hop aroma is perceptible.

sharp tartnessgreen wheatmineral notessubtle citrus

Taste

Entry is aggressive and tart, with immediate acidity that dominates the palate throughout. Mid-palate reveals a crisp, dry wheat character with light mineral texture, while the sourness remains at the forefront without softening. Bitterness is negligible, allowing the lactic character to define the entire experience.

intensely tartdry wheatmineral edgebrisk acidity

Finish

The finish is short and sharply acidic, with lingering tartness and a bone-dry mineral afterbite. No sweetness remains; the acidic grip persists briefly before fading cleanly.

dry mineral finishsustained tartness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Techno Viking

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

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

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Techno Viking

About Berliner Weisse

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Berliner Weisse

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

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