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Raspberry Sour

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Luscious ripe red raspberries intertwine with a generous lactic acidity in this sour ale aged in oak barrels, and delicate nuances from the wood in the background. Avery has aged beer in barrels since its first experiments in 2003 and bottled its first one in 2009. Raspberry Sour is listed as a year-round beer.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berrysouroak
berry
sour
oak
fruity
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, ripe raspberry—the dominant aromatic impression—layered with subtle oak wood notes and a gentle lactic tang.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raspberry Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale salmon to light ruby in the glass, revealing excellent clarity with fine carbonation throughout. The head forms a delicate, persistent foam that leaves a gossamer lacing with each sip, characteristic of a well-crafted sour ale.

pale rubyclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, ripe raspberry—the dominant aromatic impression—layered with subtle oak wood notes and a gentle lactic tang. Behind the fruit lies a whisper of light malted grain, creating a complex but harmonious olfactory profile that invites closer inspection.

ripe raspberryoak woodlactic tartnessdelicate grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and welcoming, with immediate raspberry fruit character meeting a crisp, well-integrated lactic acidity. The mid-palate carries the fruit forward while oak-derived subtleties emerge—gentle tannin structure and woody notes—finishing with bright acidity that cuts cleanly across the palate without harshness.

berry-forwardcrisp acidityoak tanninsmooth entry

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and moderately dry, with the acidity lingering pleasantly rather than aggressively. Raspberry notes fade gradually, leaving behind a subtle oak dryness and a clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

dry finishrefreshinglasting acidity
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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