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Lav Letters To the Southwest

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A lavender lemonade-inspired sour ale: citrus and lavender lead, with floral and herbal notes, a light vanilla touch and dried fruit, and it finishes tart, dry and herbal. Hints of lemon and butterfly pea flowers round out the 7% ABV brew from Bow & Arrow's brewhouse in the Rio Grande Valley of Albuquerque.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
sourfloralherbal
sour
floral
herbal
citrusy
tart
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and lavender in equal measure, creating a floral-herbal opening reminiscent of lemonade.
also:vanilla,orange
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lav Letters To the Southwest

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates quickly. Fine carbonation produces a gentle sparkle without aggressive effervescence. The lacing clings lightly to the glass, characteristic of a refined sour ale.

pale strawclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and lavender in equal measure, creating a floral-herbal opening reminiscent of lemonade. Dried stone fruit and subtle vanilla emerge beneath, with hints of butterfly pea flower adding a delicate botanical complexity. The overall profile is refreshing and garden-forward without being cloying.

lavender-forwardbright citrusfloral-herbaldried fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced tartness and sourness that frames the entire experience, supported by crisp lemon and orange notes. Floral and herbal qualities develop through the mid-palate alongside a whisper of vanilla sweetness and dark fruit undertones. The body remains light and dry, allowing the complex layers to unfold without heaviness.

tart and sourcitrus-drivenherbal finishdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with herbal and tart notes persisting on the palate. A pleasant dryness carries through to the aftertaste, leaving behind subtle floral echoes and a refreshing quality.

herbal drynesslingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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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About Sour Ale

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