WeldWerks Brewing 'Watermelon Cotton Candy' Sour Ale Beer, Colorado

Playful, colorful, and unapologetically fun, WeldWerks Brewing's 'Watermelon Cotton Candy' Sour Ale Beer transforms carnival-inspired flavors into a vibrant craft beer experience. Combining juicy watermelon with fluffy cotton candy character, this refreshing sour ale balances bright fruit flavors, gentle sweetness, and lively acidity into a beer that is both nostalgic and remarkably drinkable.

Product Details:

• ABV: 4.7%
• IBU: Not Reported
• Adjuncts: Watermelon Juice, Cotton Candy Floss
• Founders: Neil Fisher, Nick Radosevich, J.P. Benecke, and Kyle Houck

Sensory Description:

Pouring a bright, inviting hue, this fruited sour ale opens with expressive aromas of fresh watermelon, spun sugar, and sweet summer fruit. The palate is lively and refreshing, delivering juicy watermelon flavors layered with notes of cotton candy sweetness that evoke memories of fairs and boardwalk treats. A bright sour backbone keeps the beer balanced and crisp, preventing the sweetness from becoming overwhelming. The finish is clean, fruity, and pleasantly tart, leaving lingering notes of watermelon candy and citrusy refreshment.

Brewer's Background:

Founded in 2015, WeldWerks Brewing Co. has built a national reputation for producing innovative, highly sought-after craft beers across a wide range of styles. Based in Greeley, Colorado, the brewery is perhaps best known for Juicy Bits IPA, but its creativity extends well beyond hop-forward beers into experimental stouts, lagers, and fruited sour ales. WeldWerks combines technical precision with imaginative brewing, consistently delivering beers that are both approachable and distinctive.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well chilled at 38–42°F (3–6°C) in a pint or tulip glass. Pair with fresh fruit salads, watermelon feta salad, lemon bars, strawberry shortcake, vanilla ice cream, soft pretzels, or light picnic fare. Its refreshing fruit character and bright acidity also make it a perfect companion for summer gatherings, poolside afternoons, and outdoor festivals.