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Sinaas & Sauer

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What happens when orange, passion fruit and guava meet in a sour? This beer, inspired by the kettle sour, has the typical traits: a firm tartness with juicy tropical flavours and a small sweet touch alongside. The mouthfeel is soft, and at 7.5% it carries its fruit with ease. Tasting notes: juicy tropical fruit and sour.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtropicaltart
sour
tropical
tart
orange
fruity
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—mingling with tropical stone fruit characters of passion fruit and guava.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sinaas & Sauer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that forms a light lacing along the glass. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the translucent body.

pale goldenclearsoft carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—mingling with tropical stone fruit characters of passion fruit and guava. A subtle tartness underlies the fruit profile, with a gentle acidity that invites closer inspection without being aggressive.

orange zesttropical fruitpassion fruittart acidity

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate juicy tropical fruit with a firm tartness that sits at the center of the palate. The mid-palate develops orange and guava notes with a light sweetness that balances the acidity without cloying; the 7.5% alcohol carries the fruit effortlessly. Bitterness is restrained at just 10 IBU, allowing the sour character and fruit to dominate.

juicy tropicalfirm tartnessorangesoft mouthfeellow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering tartness and a whisper of guava on the aftertaste. The acidity fades gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

tart finishrefreshingmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
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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What is a Sour Ale?

Sour Ale 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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