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Judge's Review: 93 Rating - Lookin' Sharp Berliner Weisse by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.

March, 2023

Lookin' Sharp Berliner Weisse

Lookin' Sharp Berliner Weisse

Louisiana
United States
Lookin' Sharp Berliner Weisse, Gnarly Barley Brewing
Description 

Our house Berliner with additions of Prickly Pear and Blood Orange puree. A lip smacking, easy drinking sour that is as delicious as it is beautiful.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
Malts: 
Pilsen, Wheat
Hops: 
Mosaic

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
93
Aroma: 
24 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
36 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
9 / 10
Overall Impression: 
18 / 20

Lookin' Sharp Berliner Weisse by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was judged as a #23A (Berliner Weisse) according to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The pour revealed a wonderful rosy hue that was very cloudy. The aroma had slight hints of fruit and no hop aroma (okay for style). The flavor of this beer revealed a nice, light malt/wheat backbone that had light fruit (prickly pear and blood orange). Upon the initial taste it had a bit of a funky flavor that I attributed to the prickly pear. It also had light citrus flavors from the blood oranges. But most revealing is the moderate sourness/tartness associated with a Berliner Weisse.  It was not overt and aggressive bur rather lightly mouth-puckering. The body and mouthfeel was light with nice carbonation. The beer finished slightly tart/sour in the palate along with a dryness. Nicely done.