hopIQ found 10 beers that share Happy Sour's sour and citrusy character. Happy Sour blends the tartness of a sour ale with the delicate bitterness and aroma of an IPA. The nose shows lime and grapefruit, tropical hints and a subtle funky touch from lactic fermentation; on the palate, crisp acidity balances the hop bitterness. 4.5% ABV and 35 IBU; vegan.
Similar beers ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.Similar beers ranked by flavour, not popularity.
Keeps tropical notes and tartness like Happy Sour, adds dryness, drops bitterness.
Structure: Very close — a touch more sweetness, a touch less body.
Structure: very close
Mirrors Happy Sour's hop character and funk — plus resin notes, a notch stronger, minus citrus notes.
Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.
Structure: a notch stronger
Like Happy Sour on funk and bitterness — adds oak notes, a notch stronger, but without the citrus notes.
Structure: Very close — a touch more sweetness, a touch more body.
Structure: a notch stronger
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