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Bird of Paradise

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Bird of Paradise is a rotating fruited sour ale from Cerebral Brewing, based in Denver, Colorado. Part of an ever-changing series, each batch showcases a different seasonal fruit combination, making every release a distinct experience. The beer pours a vivid, hazy hue that shifts with each iteration — ranging from blush pink to deep amber depending on the fruit selection. On the nose, bright, fresh fruit aromas mingle with lactic tartness and a gentle funkiness. The palate delivers a juicy, mouth-puckering acidity balanced by natural fruit sweetness, while the body remains approachably light and refreshing. The finish is clean and tart, leaving a pleasant, fruity zest that invites the next sip.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourtart
fruity
sour
tart
funky
tropical
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, fresh fruit aromas that define each rotating release, layered beneath gentle lactic tartness and subtle funkiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bird of Paradise

◎ Appearance

Bird of Paradise presents a vivid, hazy pour that shifts in hue with each seasonal iteration—ranging from blush pink to deep amber depending on the fruit selection. The cloudiness, derived from yeast and fruit suspension, creates a soft, inviting visual character. Head retention is modest but present, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass.

hazy, shifting huepink to amberfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, fresh fruit aromas that define each rotating release, layered beneath gentle lactic tartness and subtle funkiness. There is a clean, slightly yeasty quality that balances the fruit-forward character without overwhelming it. The overall impression is refreshing and approachable, inviting curiosity about which fruits comprise the current batch.

fresh fruit-forwardlactic tartnesssubtle funkclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate delivers juicy, mouth-puckering acidity that forms the beer's backbone, countered by the natural sweetness of the fruit adjuncts. Mid-palate development is smooth and light-bodied, with a crisp, refreshing quality that never feels heavy or cloying. Bitterness is minimal (10 IBU), allowing the interplay of sour, sweet, and subtle tropical notes to command attention.

bright acidityfruit-sweet balancelight bodytropical notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and decidedly tart, leaving a pleasant fruity zest that lingers without harshness. The aftertaste invites another sip, maintaining the refreshing character throughout.

tart, cleanfruity persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 Ale

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What is a Fruited Sour Ale?

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