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Sicilian Summer

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Sicilian Summer is a gose brewed with blood orange. It comes from Chroust, the Prague brand of Karolína and Jirka Chroustovští, whose new beers often arrive with a funny meme and whose labels are designed by Adéla Bierbaumer.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
orangecitrusysour
orange
citrusy
sour
salty
Aroma
Blood orange dominates the nose with a bright, juicy citrus character that is both sweet and slightly tart.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sicilian Summer

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow, nearly water-white, with exceptional clarity and bright luminosity. A thin, delicate white head forms quickly and recedes rapidly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating a gentle effervescence throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationminimal head retention

◌ Aroma

Blood orange dominates the nose with a bright, juicy citrus character that is both sweet and slightly tart. A subtle saline minerality emerges beneath, typical of the gose style, while soft wheat malt provides a faint grain backdrop. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with no yeast phenolics or hop resin.

blood orangebright citrussaline mineralitywheat malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant orange juice notes, balanced by a gentle sourness that arrives mid-sip without overwhelming. A restrained saltiness enhances the citrus and adds complexity, while the low bitterness (10 IBU) remains nearly imperceptible. The beer is crisp and light-bodied, with a zesty, almost effervescent mouthfeel that emphasizes its refreshing character.

orange juicegentle sournesssubtle saltcrisp and light

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the citrus fading quickly into a faint saline dryness. No residual sweetness or bitterness lingers; instead, a mineral-tinged aftertaste invites the next sip.

short finishmineral drynessclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
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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