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Tangerine Sour

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Kettle-soured but deliberately not too sour, this fruited sour is aged on tangerine puree. It is brewed at Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant in Topeka, Kansas, where the team keeps a repertoire of at least 250 recipes, so specialty beers like this one rotate through the taps instead of staying all year.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusysour
fruity
citrusy
sour
orange
tart
Aroma
Tangerine puree dominates the nose, offering bright citrus notes layered with subtle stone fruit undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tangerine Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles quickly. The beer shows fine, steady carbonation evidenced by a thin stream of bubbles rising through the body. Moderate lacing clings to the glass with each sip.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Tangerine puree dominates the nose, offering bright citrus notes layered with subtle stone fruit undertones. The acidity is present but restrained, allowing the fruity character to lead without harsh vinegar notes. A gentle floral quality from the kettle souring process adds complexity to the aromatic profile.

tangerine-forwardstone fruitgentle acidityfloral complexity

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with immediate tangerine flavor that unfolds across the palate—juicy and slightly tart without aggression. The mid-palate carries the fruit cleanly, supported by a restrained acidity that balances rather than dominates. Minimal bitterness (10 IBU) allows the fruity and sour elements to remain in harmony, finishing with a dry character that invites the next sip.

juicy tangerinebalanced tartnessdrysmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. A subtle dryness persists on the palate, encouraging further tasting without any harsh or astringent aftertaste.

clean finishcitrus fadedry persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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