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False Creek Peach Sour

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False Creek Peach Sour is a golden, gose-style fruit sour. Juicy peach flavour meets a bright, citrus-like tartness, and the brewery describes the balance as sweet and tangy rather than sharply acidic. The body is light, the finish clean and bright. Cans are seasonal, sold from March to September, while the draft version is available all year.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2023
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2021
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachsourtart
peach
sour
tart
clean
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant, juicy peach notes that dominate pleasantly without overwhelming.
also:salty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for False Creek Peach Sour

◎ Appearance

A bright, translucent golden hue that catches the light with clarity and vitality. The beer presents a delicate, fine-bubbled carbonation typical of the gose style, with modest head retention and light lacing that dissipates gradually. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, reflecting the beer's approachable character.

bright goldenclear, effervescentdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant, juicy peach notes that dominate pleasantly without overwhelming. Supporting the stone fruit are subtle citrus undertones and a faint salt minerality characteristic of the gose style. There is little malt presence, allowing the fruit and acidity to take center stage with a refreshing, summery appeal.

fresh peachcitrus notessubtle salinity

◐ Taste

The palate enters with balanced sweetness and a bright, zesty tartness that dances across the tongue rather than attacking sharply. Mid-palate reveals the peach character fully integrated with a gentle lemony citrus acidity and faint salt notes that heighten perception without dominance. The body remains lean and refreshing throughout, with restrained bitterness and clean malt support.

sweet and tart balancejuicy stone fruitlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the tartness lingering pleasantly into a dry, mineral-touched aftertaste. The peach fades gracefully, leaving behind the bright citrus and salt character that invites the next sip.

clean, brightdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of False Creek Peach Sour

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with False Creek Peach Sour

About Gose

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