OCTOBER 3, 2025 | FEATURES | By Megan Burich and Haley Outwater
Hello and welcome to the post-parents weekend edition of Beer for Babes. Haley was hurting this week (scared of getting ill after yet another night of drinking) so we had a few special guests (apologies to the Catalyst’s features budget).
You might be thinking, “Haley and Megan, why didn’t you get your parents to do a beer for babes?” And to be completely honest with you, that required way too much coordination for the chaotic weekend. Instead, Fiona ‘26, Mariposa ‘26 and Asta ‘26 joined us for a cheeky sour.
As we browsed Weber’s, we struggled to find a beer that we wanted to drink after a weekend of our Modelo keg (sponsored by Buzz ‘93) until we stumbled across WeldWerks’ Orange Dreamcicle sour, clocking in at 4.2% ABV. As an avid fan of Station 26’s Tangerine Cream, Megan was elated. For Mariposa, a not so avid beer drinker, this also tickled her fancy. Asta and Fiona were just along for the ride.
This beer genuinely tasted like soda. If you have ever had the Orange Cream Poppi, it tasted almost the exact same, minus the weird stevia taste that comes along with the prebiotic soda. The orange was tart and sour, and the aftertaste of smooth vanilla wasn’t overpowering.
It also included the addition of “milk sugar.” Scary to hear, but pleasant to taste. Let us know if you know what that is. Overall, the experience was honestly magical, and Haley immediately felt left out. Fortunately for our guests, this was the best Beer for Babes of the year.
Remember when the federal government got mad at Juul for marketing to children with mango Juul pods? This felt like the beer industry’s version. You could give this to a 10-year-old and they would eat it up, evident as even Mariposa, an avid beer hater, liked it. We were honestly taken aback by how good it was but didn’t want to get our hopes up for the second pint. Often, a beer like this can get too sweet.
The chug was delightful, but weirdly spicy. It was like chugging a Sprite, eyes watering as your throat burns. Our guests found the beer very burpy, and Megan seconded this, burping up her Trader Joe’s frozen fried rice (shoutout).
This beer paired well with shit talking men (always) and more shit talking. It didn’t get us drunk, but honestly, that was ok with the crowd. It was a tasty and delightful sipping experience until the very end, and the can design was quite cute. Overall, a great experience.
The one caveat that we all experienced, however, was the beer’s effect on our stomachs. To sum it up, Megan received a text two hours later from guest Asta: “ I was so bloated 2 hours post beer. It is very burpy and bloaty.” In other words, it gave laxative vibes. If you want to get your bowels moving, look no further.
In conclusion, if you want to drink a fruity, sweet, and sour beverage that slightly resembles a beer, this is for you. Low percentage, great taste, and a cute can, one could not ask for more in a sour. Shoutout WeldWerks, we weren’t aware of your game. We promise to maybe do an IPA next week, if we have the courage. Ily.