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Havana Good Time

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Havana Good Time is a fruited sour brewed with what the brewery calls heaps of strawberry purée and fresh lime zest. Ripe, jammy strawberry leads, the lime adds a bright, slightly bitter citrus-peel note, and a clear lactic acidity ties both together into what Arbor describes as a refreshing tart finish. Wheat in the grist gives a soft body under the fruit. Sweetness is low and hop character plays no part.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruityberrysour
fruity
berry
sour
tart
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
Ripe strawberry purée dominates the nose with jammy sweetness and fresh fruit character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Havana Good Time

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A delicate white head forms quickly and persists with fine lacing down the glass. The overall impression is clean and inviting.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Ripe strawberry purée dominates the nose with jammy sweetness and fresh fruit character. Lime zest provides a bright, slightly herbal citrus backdrop that lifts the fruit without overwhelming it. Wheat contributes subtle grainy softness in the foundation.

strawberry jamfresh limewheat grain

◐ Taste

Strawberry leads on entry with natural purée richness balanced by crisp lime peel bitterness. The mid-palate remains soft and approachable, with wheat providing a gentle mouthfeel while lactic acidity weaves through both fruit elements. No residual sweetness lingers; hops remain absent by design.

strawberry forwardcitrus peel bitetart acidity

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with lactic tang persisting into a dry, citrus-tinged aftertaste. The finish is brief but complete, leaving no sticky residue.

drybright finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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