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Mountain Beach

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Fresh pineapple aromas lead this thirst-quenching fruited sour; on the palate, tart lime and pineapple meet sweet notes of guava for a taste of the tropics in the Colorado high country. Bright and tart at 4.5% ABV, it is part of the Mainline of Breckenridge Brewery, which has brewed in Colorado since 1990.

ABV
4.5%
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
sourfruitytropical
sour
fruity
tropical
tart
citrusy
Aroma
Fresh pineapple dominates the nose, layered with bright lime zest and subtle guava sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mountain Beach

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, delicate collar with modest lacing retention. Fine carbonation creates a lively visual presence throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine bubblesthin lace

◌ Aroma

Fresh pineapple dominates the nose, layered with bright lime zest and subtle guava sweetness. The aroma is clean and inviting, with no harsh fermentation notes—the tropical fruit character drives immediately and holds throughout the pour.

ripe pineapplelime zestguava notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is tart and refreshing, with lime and pineapple providing sharp acidity before guava's subtle sweetness emerges mid-palate. The balance tilts toward fruit-forward tartness rather than aggressive sourness; residual sweetness offers body without heaviness. Finish remains dry and crisp, with tropical fruit notes lingering gently.

tart citrustropical fruitbalanced sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with persistent guava and lime on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, without astringency or residual fermentation character.

dryfruit-forward
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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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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