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Purple Rain

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Purple Rain is a fruited sour in which blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry and cherry are wrapped up in juicy acidity, balanced by fruity sweetness. The brewery's description closes with the line that it is a beer fit for a Prince, bringing berry good cheer to all. It is one of the brewery's range of fruited sours, alongside Jamnation Orange Passion.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruityberrysour
fruity
berry
sour
juicy
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent blackcurrant and raspberry notes, followed by softer blackberry and cherry undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Purple Rain

◎ Appearance

Purple Rain presents a pale ruby hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A delicate white head forms and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gently effervescent presence.

pale rubyclearbrightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent blackcurrant and raspberry notes, followed by softer blackberry and cherry undertones. A gentle tartness underpins the fruit, with no prominent malt or hop character intruding on the aromatic profile. The overall effect is fresh, fruited, and inviting.

blackcurrantraspberryblackberrytart fruit

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate juicy acidity balanced by bright berry sweetness. The mid-palate develops layers of blackberry and cherry with a subtle tartness that keeps the palate engaged. Low bitterness (10 IBU) remains restrained, allowing the fruit-forward character to dominate throughout.

juicy acidityberry forwardtartbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry yet retains subtle fruity echoes of blackcurrant and cherry. A clean, crisp departure leaves the palate bright and ready for another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Fruited Sour

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What is a Fruited Sour?

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

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