WeldWerks Brewing Maple Praline Cheesecake Berliner Sour Ale Beer, Colorado

Cheesecake takes a tart turn in Weldwerks Brewing Maple Praline Cheesecake Berliner Sour Ale Beer, a 4.5% ABV dessert-inspired sour from Greeley, Colorado. Maple syrup, pecan praline, cream cheese, vanilla, graham cracker and milk sugar build a layered pastry profile around the beer’s sour foundation. Sweet, nutty, and tangy elements come together in a playful pour with the flavor ambition of dessert and a modest alcohol level.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5%.
• Featured Ingredients: Maple syrup, pecan praline, cream cheese, vanilla, graham cracker, and milk sugar.
• Milk Sugar: Lactose.
• Allergen-Relevant Ingredients: Contains milk-derived ingredients and pecans.
• Co-owners: Neil Fisher and Colin Jones.
• Head Brewer: Skip Schwartz.

Sensory Description:

Maple sweetness and vanilla establish the dessert character, with pecan pralines adding a nutty, confectionery layer and graham cracker suggesting cheesecake crust. Cream cheese brings a tangy dairy element that connects naturally with the sour ale base, while milk sugar rounds the palate. The central contrast is between sweet pastry flavors and tartness, giving the beer a cheesecake-like character without relying on high alcohol for richness.

Brewer’s Background:

Established in Greeley in 2015, WeldWerks grew from the homebrewing circle around Neil Fisher and fellow co-founder Colin Jones. Its approach combines ongoing experimentation with careful refinement, spanning hop-focused ales, barrel-aged stouts, and dessert-inspired sours under Head Brewer Skip Schwartz. The brewery also connects its work to local needs through Brewing Better Communities, supporting nonprofit organizations with a particular focus on Weld County. This combination of technical curiosity and community involvement helps explain the breadth and personality of its beer portfolio.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled, around 40–45°F, in a small tulip or stemmed beer glass to concentrate the maple, vanilla and pecan aromas. A modest pour works well alongside plain cheesecake, shortbread or cinnamon-roasted apples, allowing the beer to supply much of the sweetness and seasoning. For a savory pairing, try smoked pork, salty pretzels or a mild cheddar, whose salt and richness offer a useful counterpoint to the beer’s tart dessert profile. Store refrigerated and enjoy fresh.