Liquid Love Upside Down 4Pk is a fruited Berliner-style sour ale from Liquid Love Brewing Co., sold as a four-pack and inspired by upside-down pineapple cherry cake. Loaded with fresh pineapple and cherry puree plus vanilla cake batter additions, this pastry sour has earned a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 400 reviews. Quick Facts: Style: Berliner-Style Fruited Sour | Origin: Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Brewery: Liquid Love Brewing Co. | Format: 4-Pack Production & Heritage Liquid Love Brewing Co. operates out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, in the greater Chicagoland area. Upside Down follows the Berliner Weisse tradition—a kettle-soured base that creates a tart, low-pH foundation before generous additions of fresh pineapple puree, cherry puree, and vanilla cake batter flavoring are introduced. The result is a dessert-inspired sour that leans heavily into the pastry sour movement while keeping the bright acidity characteristic of the Berliner style as its backbone. Tasting Notes Aroma: Ripe pineapple and maraschino cherry dominate the nose, followed by a sweet vanilla bakery character. A faint lactic tartness lingers underneath, signaling the sour base. Taste: The entry is bright and tart with immediate pineapple acidity, quickly joined by juicy cherry sweetness at mid-palate. Vanilla cake batter rounds out the profile, creating a layered dessert quality that balances the sour punch. The fruit purees deliver genuine fruit intensity rather than artificial sweetness. Finish: Medium in length with lingering tropical tartness and a soft vanilla fade. Cherry and pineapple echo on the close, recalling the cake that inspired it. How to Drink Upside Down Serve cold, ideally around 38–42°F, in a tulip glass or snifter to concentrate the fruit aromatics. This beer drinks best on its own as a standalone experience. For a Sour Shandy, blend it with lemonade for a refreshing warm-weather sipper. It also works in a Beer-mosa, substituting for champagne alongside orange juice at brunch. A Sour Float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream leans fully into the dessert character. Best For Introducing sour beer newcomers to the fruited pastry sour style Summer cookouts and backyard gatherings where a dessert-forward beer stands out Pairing with a dessert course as an alternative to a traditional sweet wine Supporting a local Illinois craft brewery with a distinctive seasonal release Frequently Asked Questions What does Upside Down taste like? Upside Down delivers bright pineapple and cherry tartness layered with vanilla cake batter sweetness over a Berliner-style sour base. The overall effect recalls a slice of upside-down pineapple cherry cake in liquid form. How does Upside Down compare to other pastry sours? Upside Down distinguishes itself with its specific cake-inspired combination of pineapple, cherry, and vanilla cake batter, where many pastry sours focus on single-fruit or berry-dominant profiles. Its Berliner Weisse base tends to be lighter-bodied and more tart than the smoothie-style sours that use lactose and oats for a thicker texture. Is Upside Down good for sour beer beginners? Yes—the generous fruit puree and vanilla cake batter additions soften the acidity, making it more approachable than a traditional unadorned Berliner Weisse while still delivering authentic sour character. Where is Upside Down made? Upside Down is brewed by Liquid Love Brewing Co. at their facility at 1310 Busch Parkway in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland craft beer scene. What foods pair well with Upside Down? Vanilla cheesecake mirrors the beer's cake batter quality and creates a layered dessert pairing. Grilled shrimp with pineapple salsa echoes the tropical fruit notes. A sharp aged cheddar contrasts the tartness with savory richness. Fresh fruit tarts complement the cherry and pineapple character. Coconut-based desserts like haupia or coconut cream pie add a tropical dimension alongside the pineapple. What sizes does Upside Down come in? Upside Down is available as a four-pack of cans from Liquid Love Brewing Co. Is Upside Down worth the price? Upside Down positions as a small-batch craft sour from an independent Illinois brewery, placing it in the mid-to-premium tier for fruited sour ales. Its 4.1 Untappd rating across 400-plus reviews suggests consistent quality that justifies the craft price point for fans of the pastry sour style. Why Upside Down? What separates Upside Down from the crowded pastry sour field is its commitment to a specific dessert blueprint—upside-down pineapple cherry cake—rather than a generic fruit dump. The use of fresh pineapple and cherry puree gives it a real-fruit intensity that comes through clearly against the Berliner sour base. A 4.1 Untappd rating from over 400 reviewers signals that Liquid Love Brewing Co. has found a reliable formula with this release. For drinkers who appreciate the intersection of bakery sweetness and genuine lactic tartness, Upside Down delivers a focused, well-defined take on the style.
