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Strawberry Fair

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Strawberry Fair is a fruited sour of 5.6% from Calverley's. Its fruit reads as mixed berries, with raspberry coming through most clearly, set against a pronounced tartness. It first poured in autumn 2025 and ran through the winter and spring of 2026 on draught at the Hooper Street taproom and the Engineer's House.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruitysourtart
fruity
sour
tart
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with a bright mixed-berry character, in which raspberry stands out distinctly above strawberry and other stone fruits.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strawberry Fair

◎ Appearance

Strawberry Fair presents a pale, almost translucent golden hue with excellent clarity. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a delicate white head that settles quickly but leaves fine lacing on the glass. The overall impression is bright and inviting, befitting its fruited sour character.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a bright mixed-berry character, in which raspberry stands out distinctly above strawberry and other stone fruits. Behind the fruit sits a gentle acidity that frames the bouquet without overwhelming it. A soft, barely perceptible note of lactic tang rounds out the profile, adding complexity without aggression.

raspberry-forwardmixed berrieslactic aciditybright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean fruit entry—raspberry and strawberry blend smoothly across the mid-palate—followed by a pronounced tartness that builds steadily. The acidity is well-balanced rather than harsh, cutting through cleanly and refreshing the mouth. Low bitterness (10 IBU) remains nearly imperceptible, allowing fruit and acid to dominate without resistance.

tartberry-drivencleanrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with the tartness lingering pleasantly on the palate without fatigue. The aftertaste remains fruity and crisp, inviting another sip rather than fading flatly.

drycrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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