Dry and crisp.
A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Crabapple Sour
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a thin, delicate white head that settles quickly. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence in the glass. The beer presents a bright, inviting visual impression characteristic of a light kettle sour.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by tart crabapple jelly—jammy, slightly funky stone fruit with a direct tartness that leads. No complex yeast character or hop aromatics; instead, the fruit takes complete centre stage with an almost candied quality. Bright and straightforward, inviting immediate tasting.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and bright, with tart crabapple flavor balancing seamlessly against the beer's lean, dry body. Mid-palate remains fruit-forward and jammy without becoming sweet or cloying. The sourness is clean and direct, never funky or wild, allowing the fruit to shine with refreshing clarity through to the swallow.
◑ Finish
Short to medium finish with lingering crabapple tartness fading gracefully. Leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip—infinitely drinkable without fatigue.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Crabapple Sour
Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Crabapple Sour
About Fruited Sour
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Fruited Sour?
Fruited Sour is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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