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Sherbet

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A sour pale ale acidified with lactobacillus and then fermented with a clean ale yeast, on a base of extra pale barley, oats and dextrin malt. It recalls sherbet sweets: citrusy, spritzy and playful. Citra and Motueka in the dry hop add lemon, lime zest and a touch of tropical fruit to the tart, lactic acidity. The oats keep the body soft, while the finish stays zesty, dry and refreshing.

ABV
4.2%
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
sourcitrusytart
sour
citrusy
tart
tropical
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with tart lactic notes and a vibrant citrus character, led by Citra and Motueka hops delivering distinct lemon and lime zest.
also:funky
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sherbet

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and visible, lending the beer a bright, effervescent character that invites the eye.

pale goldenclear, brightfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with tart lactic notes and a vibrant citrus character, led by Citra and Motueka hops delivering distinct lemon and lime zest. A subtle tropical fruit undertone emerges beneath the acidity, while the extra pale barley base provides a soft, delicate malt foundation without heaviness.

citrus, brightlactic tartnesslemon, lime zesttropical hints

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and playful, with the sherbet character immediately apparent through a balance of tart acidity and clean ale fermentation. The mid-palate reveals soft, oat-derived smoothness that complements the lactic sourness, while hop bitterness remains restrained at only 10 IBU, allowing the citrus and tropical fruit notes to shine. The dextrin malt contributes a light, slightly viscous quality without cloying sweetness.

tart, zestysoft bodycitrus-forwardclean, playful

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the tartness lingering pleasantly and the citrus character fading into a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. Carbonation sustains the brightness through to the end.

dry, zestyclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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