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Mango & Dragon Fruit Sour

Garrison Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Fruited Sour · One of 12 Fruited Sours in hopIQ

A mildly soured ale infused with mango, dragon fruit and hibiscus, which together give it a deep reddish-purple colour. The nose is sweet and confected, with ripe mango, dragon fruit and a bubblegum note, while the palate broadens into cranberry, strawberry and cherry. Hibiscus adds a floral, faintly tea-like dryness. The body is light and the acidity restrained, closing on a short tart finish rather than a sharp one.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited Sour.
Hop character
floral
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
bubblegum
sour
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mango & Dragon Fruit Sour

Appearance

A striking deep reddish-purple hue dominates this pale ale, delivering vivid visual interest without opacity. The carbonation appears moderate and lively, with a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. Clarity remains good, allowing the brilliant color to shine through without haze.

deep reddish-purpleclearmoderate carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit sweetness—ripe mango and dragon fruit lead, accompanied by a distinctive bubblegum note that adds confected charm. Hibiscus flowers emerge as a secondary layer, bringing a subtle floral and herbal quality that softens the fruit-forward impression. The overall character remains approachable and candy-like rather than sharp or funky.

ripe mangodragon fruitbubblegumhibiscus florals

Taste

The palate expands beyond the nose, introducing tart red berries—cranberry, strawberry, and cherry—that complement the initial tropical character. A restrained acidity carries these flavors cleanly without aggression, while hibiscus contributes a faintly tea-like dryness that balances the sweetness. The light body allows every element to register distinctly, creating a well-integrated whole.

cranberry, strawberry, cherryrestrained tartnesstea-like drynesslight-bodied

Finish

The finish remains brief and gently tart rather than sharp or lingering. A pleasant berry-floral dryness carries through to the end, leaving the palate refreshed without astringency.

short finishgently tartberry-floral dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mango & Dragon Fruit 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 Mango & Dragon Fruit Sour

About Fruited Sour

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Fruited Sour

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, sweet, tropical character as Mango & Dragon Fruit Sour will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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