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Blue Razz Burst

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Tartness runs through Blue Razz Burst, a 4.5% session sour in which blueberry and raspberry supply both the vibrant color and the tart edge. It comes from Wicked Weed in Asheville, North Carolina, whose Funkatorium was the South's first taproom dedicated entirely to sour beer, opened by a brewpub that started in 2012.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartberry
sour
tart
berry
fruity
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with tart blueberry and raspberry notes, bright and jammy without cloying sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Razz Burst

◎ Appearance

Pale ruby to light amber in color, with a translucent clarity that reveals the fruit-forward character. A delicate white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing. Fine carbonation creates a soft, effervescent presence in the glass.

pale rubytranslucentfine carbonationminimal head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tart blueberry and raspberry notes, bright and jammy without cloying sweetness. A subtle funky undertone suggests wild yeast character, grounding the fruit aromatics. Crisp acidity frames the bouquet, with no perceptible hop bitterness.

tart berriesjammywild yeast funkbright acidity

◐ Taste

Tart and sour-forward entry, with blueberry and raspberry delivering both flavor and acidic bite. The mid-palate stays crisp and dry, allowing the fruit to shine without residual sweetness. Low bitterness (10 IBU) recedes entirely, leaving the sour character to dominate the palate cleanly.

sour-drivenberry tartnessdryclean finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish, with lingering tartness that fades to a refreshing, mouth-cleansing dryness. The aftertaste is clean and fruity, inviting another sip.

tart lingeringrefreshingdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
77
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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