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Tasty AF Cherry & Hibiscus Sour

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Clean and fruity: dark cherry and tart hibiscus sit at the centre, with lightly spiced vanilla, ginger, pepper and lemon zest around them, making this complex, alcohol-free sour refreshing and crushable. A complex beer that takes inspiration from Cloudwater's Barrel Project and is declared at 0.5% ABV.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
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
dark fruit
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright dark cherry and tart hibiscus, immediately fresh and approachable.
also:vanilla,citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tasty AF Cherry & Hibiscus Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale salmon to light amber in color, with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles into a thin, persistent collar. Fine carbonation creates a gentle fizz, characteristic of a low-alcohol sour. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, suggesting both fruit-forward character and restraint.

pale salmonclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright dark cherry and tart hibiscus, immediately fresh and approachable. Supporting notes of vanilla, candied ginger, and white pepper emerge alongside subtle lemon zest, creating layered complexity without heaviness. The aroma is clean and well-integrated, with no sharp or volatile notes.

dark cherrytart hibiscusspiced vanillacitrus zest

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with dark cherry and hibiscus acidity providing structure and liveliness on the palate. Mid-palate reveals gentle warming spice—pepper and ginger—balanced against vanilla sweetness and lemon brightness. The sour character is tart rather than aggressive, finishing with a dry quality that keeps the beer refreshing and sessionable despite its fruit-forward profile.

fruity sourdark fruitspiced warmthdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering cherry and hibiscus acidity fading gradually into subtle spice. Aftertaste remains bright and refreshing, inviting another sip.

drylingering aciditybright
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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