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Dreams of Brew York

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Dreams of Brew York is the sour beer in the brewery's Christmas trio, a pastry sour released each winter with a different fruit. The 2026 edition has 5.5% and follows a lemon and raspberry posset: tart raspberry and bright citrus come first, then a silky, dessert-like finish reminiscent of buttery pastry and sweet cream. Raspberries, lemons, lactose and vanilla are listed among the ingredients. Earlier vintages used apple with cinnamon or mixed berries and were stronger at 6.5%.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartcitrusy
sour
tart
citrusy
berry
fruity
vanilla
Aroma
The nose leads with tart raspberry and bright lemon citrus, immediately reminiscent of a classic posset.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dreams of Brew York

◎ Appearance

A pale, translucent golden hue with excellent clarity and bright visual definition. The head is fine and delicate, settling to a thin collar with modest lacing. Carbonation is present and lively, visible as a steady stream of small bubbles throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tart raspberry and bright lemon citrus, immediately reminiscent of a classic posset. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle vanilla note and a soft, creamy undertone suggestive of buttery pastry and sweet cream. The acidity is clean and inviting without any sharp or unpleasant fermentation character.

tart raspberrybright lemonvanilla, creamy

◐ Taste

Entry is defined by pronounced sourness balanced with raspberry tartness and citrus brightness. The mid-palate develops a luxuriously creamy, dessert-like character from the lactose and vanilla, creating a silky mouthfeel. The low bitterness allows the fruit and dairy elements to dominate, while residual sweetness provides gentle counterpoint to the acidity.

sour-forwardraspberry, citruscreamy, sweet finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry to off-dry, with the acidity receding gracefully to leave a lingering vanilla and pastry cream character. The aftertaste is refreshing and clean, with fruit notes fading slowly.

dry to off-drycreamy faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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