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West Sixth Berliner

West Sixth Brewing
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🌍 United States · Berliner Weisse · One of 10 Berliner Weisses in hopIQ

Tart wheat ale fermented for a crisp, refreshing sourness. Light-bodied, dry, and extremely sessionable. Made for hot Kentucky summers, the Berliner showcases West Sixth's range beyond their hop-forward core lineup.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold3
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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

Dry and crisp.

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 Berliner Weisse.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Sixth Berliner

Appearance

A pale, nearly colorless body with a slight golden tint—characteristic of the Berliner Weisse style. The beer presents brilliant clarity with a delicate, fine carbonation that rises steadily. A thin, wispy white head forms and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationminimal head

Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat and subtle grain notes, accompanied by a gentle tartness that suggests lactic acidity rather than aggressive sourness. Faint yeast character adds a whisper of breadiness, while a mineral undertone provides cleanliness and restraint. The overall impression is fresh and understated, inviting rather than assertive.

wheat forwardclean grainsubtle tartnessmineral edge

Taste

The palate opens bright and dry, with wheat providing the core flavor while lactic sourness builds gradually across the mid-palate without harshness. The body remains light and smooth, allowing the acidity to cut cleanly without overwhelming structure. Minimal bitterness (10 IBU) keeps the focus on the interplay between grain sweetness and tart complexity, finishing with a bone-dry mouthfeel.

tart wheatdrysmooth-drinkinglight-bodied

Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with the sourness persisting gently on the palate without becoming acidic or puckering. A clean, mineral dryness dominates the aftertaste, making this beer an ideal thirst-quencher for warm weather.

crisprefreshingdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of West Sixth Berliner

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 West Sixth Berliner

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 wheat, sour, dry character as West Sixth Berliner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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