Sixpoint Ich Bin Kein Berliner Weisse

This past Thursday, Sixpoint released the latest of their Mad Scientist series to commemorate the release of the The Time Out New York Beer Issue. When the word got out a few weeks ago that TONY was a citywide tapping of the beer, i knew I had to bring the Growler Station in on it. I've always been a huge fan of the TONY beer issue and Sixpoint Craft Ales so there is no question as to why I was quick to raise my hand in participation. What really sparked my interest in participating was the style Sixpoint was brewing, a Berliner Weisse, one of two styles of German sour beer that is rarely seen in the U.S. of A. Being relatively new to the world of sours, I knew this would be a great opportunity to satisfy my craving. Even though we tapped it on Thursday night, I only had room in my bag for one growler as I was leaving work, and I was with my lovely lady, so it wasn't going to be a beer of my choice. Oh well, the things we do for love. It was only a slight disappointment, i mean I manage a damn beer store for Christ sakes. If it wasn't that day it would definitely be the day after. Since Mary had a lovely bunch of friends coming into town later in the evening, we opted for some late night libations at Pine Box Rock Shop, possibly the best taphouse in Bushwick. Thankfully Pine Box had also participated in the TONY tapping, so I didn't have to wait an extra 12 hours to the the Ich Bin Kein. Ich Bin Kein pours that hazy golden hue the is prevalent in many styles of German weiss beers, which can throw the mind off. being new to German sour styles, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but after my first sip I was impressed. My lips puckered as they would with Oude Gueuze but i didn't get the viscous red wine-like mouthfeel that I usually get when i drink Belgian-style sours. It was as light as I would expect a low ABV wheat beer to be, but with the added pucker. Speaking of ABV, I was quite happy with the 3.5% it runs at seeing as I had no plans of getting loaded. I've been a big fan of the low ABV's lately, especially since I have the money to drink socially now. It makes those long work days easier to handle. I was impressed enough with this latest Mad Scientist to get a second, and would have moved on to a third if my curiousity about a particular pils didn't get the best of me. Would I drink it again? Most certainly, unfortunately I forgot my growler at home. There is always making a special trip tomorrow.