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Queer Berry Brew

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A hazy ale with berry fruit, brewed as a Pride release for the summer. The fruit sets the tone: sweet-tart berry juice up front, a jammy depth behind it and a soft acidity that keeps the beer lively. The pale malt stays quiet in the background and gives a light bready backing, while the haze rounds out the body. Bitterness is minimal, the finish fruity and clean.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berryfruitytart
berry
fruity
tart
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright berry fruit—berry jam and tart berry juice dominate the upper register.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Queer Berry Brew

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a distinctive haze from suspended yeast and fruit particulates, characteristic of the style. The head is soft and moderately persistent, settling into a thin collar with gentle lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy body.

pale goldenhazy through the glasssoft head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright berry fruit—berry jam and tart berry juice dominate the upper register. Supporting this is a subtle pale malt backbone that contributes light bready notes without asserting itself. The overall impression is fresh and summery, with no aggressive hop character or fermentation esters; the haze carries a soft, inviting quality.

berry jamtart berrylight breadclean nose

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately fruity and sweet-tart, with berry fruit setting the tone on the palate. The mid-palate reveals jammy depth and soft acidity that sustains the liveliness throughout; pale malt provides a light, quiet bready foundation that balances without competing. Bitterness is minimal, allowing the fruit and soft structure to remain the focal point.

sweet-tart entryjammy depthsoft acidityminimal bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is fruity and clean, with the berry character extending gracefully into a crisp aftertaste. Residual sweetness fades quickly, leaving behind a refreshing, bright impression.

fruity aftertasteclean closerefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer 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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