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Tropical Hazy Sour Ale

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Pleasingly tart, with tropical flavors from real guava and passion fruit added during fermentation. The base is kettle soured, in the manner of the brewery’s gose series, and left hazy because that brought out more aroma. First brewed in 2020, year-round, at 4.2%, 12 IBU and 120 calories with 9 g carbs.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaltartsour
tropical
tart
sour
fruity
Aroma
Bright tropical fruit dominates the nose, with guava and passion fruit lending distinct stone-fruit and citrus-like character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Hazy Sour Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout, created deliberately to amplify aromatic expression. The body shows fine particulate suspension characteristic of kettle-soured technique. Moderate carbonation produces a soft, pillowy head with delicate retention and minimal lacing.

pale goldenvisibly hazysoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright tropical fruit dominates the nose, with guava and passion fruit lending distinct stone-fruit and citrus-like character. Subtle tartness emerges beneath, complemented by a clean, slightly grainy malt presence. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no sharp vinegar notes.

guava, passion fruittropical stone fruitclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is refreshingly tart and crisp, with tropical fruit flavors building across the mid-palate. The kettle sour base provides moderate acidity without harshness, while low bitterness (12 IBU) keeps the focus on fruit expression. Finishes relatively dry, the fruit flavors lingering without cloying sweetness.

pleasingly tarttropical fruit forwardcrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length aftertaste with tartness and tropical notes fading gradually. Leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drylingering fruit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
73
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Fruited Sour

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What is a Fruited Sour?

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