This collaborative Berliner Weisse bursts with a vibrant tropical profile driven by a heavy addition of fresh passion fruit. The aroma is dominated by a sharp, lactic sourness intertwined with the pungent, tangy perfume of maracuja. On the palate, a foundation of doughy wheat and grainy barley malt supports an electric acidity. The passion fruit provides a bright, exotic fruitiness that masks any hop character, leading to a bone-dry and remarkably refreshing finish. High effervescence makes the tart fruit notes pop, creating a crisp, lively experience that honors the Sour Rangers spirit of intense refreshment and clean fermentation.
Appearance.Pale straw color (2-3 SRM) with a distinct haze from the passion fruit and wheat proteins; features a large, dense white head with poor retention, typical of high-acid styles.
Aroma.High intensity of sharp, clean lactic sourness and pungent passion fruit; secondary notes of raw bread dough and soft wheat are present, with no detectable hop aroma or esters.
Taste.Dominant, clean lactic acidity followed by intense tropical passion fruit flavors; a light bready and grainy wheat malt backbone provides structure; hop bitterness is undetectable, with sourness providing the balance; finishes very dry and crisp with lingering tart fruit.
Mouthfeel.Light body with a prickly, very high carbonation level; crisp acidity provides a refreshing zing with no perceived alcohol warmth.