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Mango & Dragon Fruit Sour

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalfloral
fruity
tropical
floral
tart
berry
bubblegum
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.
also:sour
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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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