Garage Beer Co / J. Wakefield Dark Times & Difficult Places

This collaboration between Garage Beer Co and J. Wakefield reimagines the Berliner Weisse through a bold, modern lens. A vibrant purple-hued pour leads with an intense aroma of jammy blackberries and delicate, floral pear notes. The sensory experience is defined by a sharp, clean lactic sourness that cuts through the rich fruit additions. A base of sourdough bread and raw wheat provides a soft structural support, while the elevated alcohol content adds more presence than traditional examples. It finishes exceptionally dry and crisp, with a lingering tartness that balances the juicy, fruit-forward profile of the blackberry and pear.