Borealis Fermentery Sonne Berliner Weisse

I've declared a moritoriam on new beer purchases. Staring now. Unless they're drinking beers, not reviewin' beers. I have two many of those in the fridge, and some have been waiting too long. Like this one. What's kept me from opening it? Time, circumstance, mood. Well, the time is right, and so is the mood, and the circumstance is the right one. I'm taking down a bomber of a North Shore Berliner Weisse, starting right now.

Hazy, bright golden appearance, some head that settles down to nil in no time.

Sour and citrusy aromatics. A little funky, a little wild.

On the tongue and in the mouth, it's a fresh and zesty, tart and wheat-y affair. Crisp and refreshing. Medium bodied. Lactic sourness is the biggest presence on the palate. Tasty stuff.

If you're craving something sour and funky from the far-flung woods, there's no finer choice.

Here's the gobbledygook: "Here in the Northland, we look forward to the summer sun with great amounts of anticipation. For the summer, we give you Sonne, a tart, light and refreshing Berliner Weisse style wheat beer brewed in the sour mash tradition, The perfect way to bring in summer. Here comes the Sonne."

I knew I waited too long with this one!