Mikerphone Franky Says Relax 4Pk

Mikerphone Franky Says Relax 4Pk is a fruited Berliner Weisse brewed with passion fruit, guava, hibiscus, and toasted coconut, sold in a four-pack of cans. Brewed by Mikerphone Brewing out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, this sour ale layers tropical fruit tartness over a coconut-rounded base, producing a beer that stands out even in a crowded fruited sour landscape. It holds a 3.9 out of 5 rating on Untappd across nearly 275 user reviews.

Quick Facts: Style: Fruited Berliner Weisse  |  Origin: Elk Grove Village, Illinois  |  Format: 4-Pack Cans  |  Brewery: Mikerphone Brewing

Production & Heritage

Mikerphone Brewing operates out of Elk Grove Village in suburban Chicago, building a reputation on bold, creatively named releases that span hazy IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, and inventive sour ales. Franky Says Relax follows the Berliner Weisse tradition — a wheat-based sour fermented to achieve a pronounced lactic tartness — then conditioned on a specific combination of passion fruit, guava, hibiscus, and toasted coconut. The hibiscus contributes both color and a dry, floral edge, while the toasted coconut adds a textural richness uncommon in lighter sour styles.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical fruit leads immediately, with ripe guava and passion fruit pushing forward. Behind the fruit sits a subtle floral lift from the hibiscus and a gentle toasted sweetness from the coconut.

Taste: The entry is bright and tart, driven by the Berliner Weisse base and amplified by the natural acidity of passion fruit. Mid-palate, guava rounds out the tropical character while hibiscus adds a dry, slightly tannic quality. Toasted coconut emerges toward the back, softening the sour edge and introducing a creamy, almost dessert-like dimension.

Finish: Medium-short with lingering tropical fruit tartness and a whisper of toasted coconut on the fade. Clean and dry, encouraging another sip without cloying sweetness.

How to Drink Franky Says Relax

Serve cold, ideally between 38–42°F, in a tulip glass or straight from the can. This beer is best enjoyed fresh to preserve the vibrancy of the fruit additions. For cocktail-adjacent serves, try it as a shandy base mixed with lemonade for a high-acid summer drink, as a beer float with coconut sorbet to amplify the toasted coconut notes, or as a substitute for lambic in a Belgian-style beer mimosa at brunch.

Best For

• Bringing a standout selection to a craft beer share or tasting
• Summer cookouts where lighter, tart beers pair well with grilled food
• Gifting to a sour beer enthusiast exploring Midwest craft breweries
• Introducing a non-sour drinker to the style through fruit-forward approachability

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Franky Says Relax taste like? Franky Says Relax delivers a tart, wheat-based sour profile layered with tropical passion fruit and guava, a floral hibiscus dryness, and a creamy toasted coconut finish that balances the acidity.

How does Franky Says Relax compare to other fruited Berliner Weisse beers? While many fruited Berliner Weisse beers lean on single-fruit additions like raspberry or mango, Franky Says Relax uses a four-ingredient combination — passion fruit, guava, hibiscus, and toasted coconut — that creates more complexity than typical single-fruit sours. The toasted coconut in particular is an unusual addition that gives it a richer body than most beers in the style.

Is Franky Says Relax good for sipping on its own? Yes — the balance between bright tartness and the smoothing effect of toasted coconut makes it highly drinkable without food, though it also pairs well at the table.

Where is Franky Says Relax made? Franky Says Relax is brewed by Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago known for a growing concentration of craft breweries.

What foods pair well with Franky Says Relax? Grilled shrimp tacos benefit from the beer's acidity cutting through richness. Fresh ceviche mirrors the tropical fruit notes. A coconut-based Thai curry echoes the toasted coconut finish. Soft goat cheese complements the lactic tartness. Fruit tarts or key lime pie create a dessert pairing that aligns with the beer's citrus-tropical character.

What sizes does Franky Says Relax come in? Franky Says Relax is available in a four-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release.

Is Franky Says Relax worth the price? Franky Says Relax positions in the mid-range craft beer tier, consistent with specialty fruited sours that use multiple adjunct ingredients; the four-fruit-and-coconut combination delivers complexity that justifies its placement among premium small-batch sour releases.

Why Franky Says Relax?

The combination of passion fruit, guava, hibiscus, and toasted coconut in a single Berliner Weisse is an ambitious layering of flavors that few breweries attempt together. Mikerphone Brewing has built a following in the Chicago craft scene for exactly this kind of bold, multi-ingredient approach, and Franky Says Relax demonstrates why — it balances acidity, tropical sweetness, floral dryness, and creamy richness without letting any single element dominate. Its 3.9 rating on Untappd reflects consistent approval from drinkers who value inventive sour ales. For anyone seeking a fruited sour that goes well beyond a one-note fruit bomb, this release earns serious consideration.