WeldWerks Brewing x Tip Top 'Bee's Knees' Sour Beer, Colorado

A cocktail classic takes flight in beer form with WeldWerks Brewing and Tip Top Canned Cocktails’ inventive collaboration. The Bee’s Knees Sour transforms the elegance of the Prohibition-era drink into a vibrant imperial sour ale, barrel-aged for complexity and packed with botanical brightness. Aged in gin barrels and brewed with lemon and honey syrups, juniper berries, and milk sugar, this imaginative release bridges the world of spirits and sours in bold, flavorful harmony.

Product Details:

• Style: Sour
• ABV: 8%
• Collaboration: Tip Top Canned Cocktails
• Key Ingredients: Lemon syrup, honey syrup, juniper berries, milk sugar
• Barrel Aging: Aged in gin barrels

Sensory Description:

Pouring a hazy golden hue with a luminous sheen, Bee’s Knees delivers an aromatic bouquet of lemon zest, piney juniper, and honeycomb. On the palate, rich layers of citrus and sweet floral notes unfurl over a soft, creamy base, lifted by milk sugar and a refreshing tartness. Subtle hints of oak and herbal spice from the gin barrels add structure and intrigue. The finish is zippy, clean, and gently botanical, reminiscent of a well-crafted cocktail with the heart of a sour ale.

Brewer's Background:

WeldWerks Brewing Co., based in Greeley, Colorado, is revered for its boundary-pushing approach to beer, especially in the realm of sours and experimental styles. Tip Top Canned Cocktails brings mixology excellence to the world of ready-to-drink beverages, making this collaboration a natural fusion of craft brewing and cocktail culture. Together, they’ve created a beer that honors tradition while forging something entirely new.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 45–50°F in a tulip or stemmed glass to highlight its complex aromas and full body. This beer pairs delightfully with goat cheese, lemon tarts, honey-glazed poultry, or herb-roasted nuts. It’s also perfect as a standalone sipper for fans of gin cocktails and adventurous sours alike.

With the Bee’s Knees, WeldWerks, and Tip Top craft a cross-genre experience that’s as refined as it is playful, bringing cocktail sophistication into the wild world of sour beer with delicious results.