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Ch-Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb

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A bright, tart fruit beer bursting with cherry character — one of Melvin's earliest and most beloved recipes. Playful, refreshing, and unmistakably Melvin.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartberry
fruity
tart
berry
clean
citrusy
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with bright cherry character — fresh and slightly tart, with supporting notes of red berry and subtle citrus undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ch-Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb

◎ Appearance

A brilliant ruby-tinged amber with excellent clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and retains well, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as you drink.

ruby amberbright, clearcrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright cherry character — fresh and slightly tart, with supporting notes of red berry and subtle citrus undertones. The bouquet is clean and inviting, with minimal malt presence, allowing the fruit adjuncts to lead.

cherry-forwardred berrytart and brightclean, minimal malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with punchy tartness balanced by restrained sweetness, delivering genuine cherry fruit across the mid-palate. Low bitterness (10 IBU) keeps the beer refreshing rather than sharp, with a crisp, dry character throughout that cleanses the palate.

tart cherrydry finishlow bitternessberry brightness

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with the tartness lingering pleasantly and a clean, dry aftertaste. The beer fades with the cherry notes gradually receding, leaving no cloying sweetness behind.

dry, crispbrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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 Fruit Beer

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What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Beer

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