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Collective Arts Jam Up the Mash

Collective Arts Brewing
Canada·Sour Ale
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Collective Arts Brewing, based in Hamilton, Ontario, crafts innovative beers that blend art and flavor. Jam Up the Mash is a vibrant dry-hopped sour ale that pours with a hazy, golden appearance and offers bright citrus and stone fruit aromatics layered with subtle herbal hop notes. The palate delivers a tart, refreshing acidity balanced by gentle fruity sweetness and a crisp, dry finish that lingers with delicate floral and citrus notes.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourfruitytart
sour
fruity
tart
citrusy
hoppy
berry
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the aromatic profile—lemon zest and orange peel—followed by subtle stone fruit character reminiscent of peach and apricot.
also:floral,herbal,yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Collective Arts Jam Up the Mash

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a hazy, golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity for its style, allowing light to diffuse evenly through the liquid. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour and maintains good adherence to the glass throughout tasting, leaving delicate lacing on each sip.

golden, hazybright claritypersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the aromatic profile—lemon zest and orange peel—followed by subtle stone fruit character reminiscent of peach and apricot. Beneath these fruity layers sit gentle herbal and floral hop notes that add complexity without overwhelming the nose, while a whisper of yeasty character provides softness.

citrus zeststone fruitherbal hoppyfloral notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced, clean tartness that refreshes immediately without harshness, complemented by gentle fruity sweetness that balances the acidity. Mid-palate reveals delicate berry and citrus notes alongside subtle herbaceous hop character, leading into a dry, crisp finish that lingers with floral and citrus persistence.

bright aciditytart refreshingstone fruitdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with citrus and floral notes lingering gracefully on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without astringency, encouraging another sip.

dry, crispcitrus lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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