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Cherry Sour

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A kettle-soured wheat ale brewed with a generous dose of cherries — deep red in the glass, pink-tinted foam. Ripe cherry on the nose with a whisper of almond stone, a bright lactic tart on the palate balanced by the fruit's natural sweetness. Cherry-dominated throughout, light body, dry finish. Launched at Systembolaget in June 2026.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartberryfruity
tart
berry
fruity
sour
wheat
floral
Aroma
Ripe cherry dominates the nose with pronounced fruitiness, supported by a subtle almond-stone mineral note that suggests the pit's subtle aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cherry Sour

◎ Appearance

Deep red in the glass with exceptional clarity and a delicate pink-tinted head. The foam shows fine Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in gossamer patterns. Light carbonation rises steadily, characteristic of a properly kettle-soured wheat ale.

deep redpink foambright clarity

◌ Aroma

Ripe cherry dominates the nose with pronounced fruitiness, supported by a subtle almond-stone mineral note that suggests the pit's subtle aromatics. The lactic character is restrained, allowing the stone fruit to lead without aggressive funk or vinegar notes. Wheat provides a soft, grainy undertone that grounds the composition.

ripe cherryalmond stonebright lactic

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp tartness that engages immediately, balanced seamlessly by the cherry's natural sweetness. Mid-palate reveals soft wheat body and smooth texture, with the fruit character sustaining through to the finish without becoming cloying. Gentle bitterness—minimal at 4 IBU—allows the sour and cherry notes to define the beer's character.

tart cherrylactic brightnessfruit-forwardsmooth body

◑ Finish

Clean and dry, with cherry and lactic notes fading to a whisper-soft fruity aftertaste. The finish is refreshing and complete, inviting another sip.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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