Score: 93
Bottled in August of 2012. Served in a Surly Darkness snifter and enjoyed on 10/16/12.
Appearance: Pours a pink Rose color with a thin bubbly ring around the glass that totally settles. Some oily legs, but minimal lacing and retention. The color of this beer is absolutely gorgeous! 4.5/5
Smell: Sweet and slightly tart "freeze-dried strawberries" (more specifically, this stuff), fresh and slightly floral puréed raspberries, and a light amount of lemon too. Very inviting! 4.25/5
Taste: More tart than the nose. Absent is most of the strawberry from the nose, but in its place is a greater presence of tart raspberries and freshly squeezed lemon. The flavor towards the finish reminds me of a less sour raspberry warhead candy. Mild pucker at first that grows slightly as the beer warms. 4.25/5
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, medium carbonation with tons of tart citrus zest on the tongue. Sweet and sour. 4.5/5
Overall: A delicious Berliner weiss that reminds me of a sweeter, less tart framboise.
Recommendation: Seek this one out; it's quite excellent.
Pairings: Pretzels.
Cost: $5 for a 12 oz bottle.
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