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MIKKELLER RASPBERRY BLUSH

January 4, 2018Beers A-Zberliner weisse, MIKKELLERJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, bright pinkish violet-hued Berliner Weiss maintains mildly acidic raspberry tartness above subtle coffee adjunct and dry red grape-skinned Blush wining as stylish bone-dried lactobacillus souring picks up salty respite. Vinous green grape esters and spritzy lemon lime twist regale sour-candied raspberry yogurt finish. In the can, lemon rind-embittered raspberry souring gains mild pomegranate, blueberry, cranberry and rhubarb seduction over its salty coriander base. In the bottle, raspberry-soured coriander salting zaps lemon rind-embittered coffee roast as mild pomegranate, cranberry and quince nuances wisp by.

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RIGHT PROPER CORN RIGS AND BARLEY RIGS

December 14, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, RIGHT PROPER BREWINGJohn Fortunato

On tap at The Oath, pungent lactobacillus acidity overrides corn and oats adjuncts with dry-hopped Citra/ Mosaic lemon liming for leathery grain-mashed Berliner Weisse. Funky oak fermenting adds further mouth-puckering sourness and a bit of barnyard acridity.

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THE REFEREND BERLINER MESSE GLORIA

December 14, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, lambic, THE REFEREND BIER BLENDERYJohn Fortunato

On tap at Taphouse 15, ambitious dry-hopped Berliner Weisse/ Lambic hybrid aged in white wine barrels lets tart lemon-soured guava and kiwi piquancy spice up moderately vinous green grape esters above acidulated malts. Image result for referend blendery gloria messe

URBAN CHESTNUT KU DAMM BERLINER WEISSE

November 28, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, URBAN CHESTNUT BREWINGJohn Fortunato

On tap at The Oath, anxiously tart lemon peel bittering soaks up moderately acidic white grape tannins and sour green apple pucker over musty barnyard acridity. Salty lemon continuance gains limey raspberry vinaigrette flourish. Add raspberry or black currant syrup for full thrust.

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RIVER HORSE CHERRY BERLINER WEISSE

October 12, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, RIVER HORSE BREWERYJohn Fortunato

Subdued “wheat ale aged with tart cherries” retains mild lemon-juiced acidity to its salty bottom. Laid-back oaken cherry souring picks up bitter cranberry spell and plain yogurt snip, but washed-out white wheat base falters as tart cherry influence fades abruptly.

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RUSHING DUCK ZINGERBIER GINGER

August 30, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, RUSHING DUCKJohn Fortunato

On tap at Seven Lakes Station, ginger-rooted lemon souring anchors mild Berliner Weiss. Tart lemon-limed dryness and wispy green grape esters bring sour-candied tingle to dry salt-pinched carbolic spritz.

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THE BRUERY TERREUX FRUCHT: PASSIONFRUIT

August 30, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, THE BRUERYJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, vinegary oak-aged Berliner weisse will please sour heads. Moderately vinous lemon-juiced green grape tartness and earthen dry wood tones gain mild raspberry vinaigrette pucker. Delicate cranberry, pomegranate and Granny Smith apple illusions stay distant.

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SAINT ARNOLD RASPBERRY AF

July 26, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, SAINT ARNOLD BREWINGJohn Fortunato

On tap at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium – Addison, friendly light-bodied Berliner Weiss uses dry lactobacillus yeast funk to add leathery sourness to tart raspberry jam entry. Mild raspberry tea midst gains lemony cranberry pucker over cracked wheat spine.

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TOOLBOX BOG SAUCE BERLINER WEISSE WITH CRANBERRY & RASPBERRY

July 18, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, TOOLBOX BREWINGJohn Fortunato

On tap at Bonnie & Clyde Pub, tart raspberry-cranberry-infused Berliner Weiss gains vinous green apple and white grape tannins as well as lemon-licked oaken cherry pucker above leathery straw-hay acridity. Mild sour-milked yogurt lactose increases acidity for dryly salted raspberry-cranberry conflux.

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DARK CITY SUMMERFIELD

June 19, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, DARK CITY BREWINGJohn Fortunato

On tap at Poor Henry’s, easygoing dry-hopped kettle-soured Berliner Weiss lets juicy lemon-lime tartness receive salty lactobacillus leathering. Sour wheat desiccation lingers below as wispy woodruff, lemongrass and lavender tones fade.

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GUN HILL HESSIAN IN PARADISE SOUR

June 10, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, GUN HILL BREWINGJohn Fortunato

On tap at Seven Lakes Station, moderately sour Berliner Weiss adds key lime tartness to bitter lemon-bruised salting, light brettanomyces bacteria and lactic yogurt whim. Mild green grape vinegaring ups the overall sourness.

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BRONX DAS BRONX BERLINER WEISSE

June 10, 2017Beers A-Zberliner weisse, BRONX BREWERYJohn Fortunato

On tap at Beef Trust, “refreshingly sour and cloudy ale” brings cucumber-watered basil adjunct, light white peppering and lactobacillus bacteria to usual Berliner-styled lemon-soured orange rot tartness. Mild pilsner and Vienna malts caress dry straw wheat base and salty citric-herbed finish.

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