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Love and Lemons

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Pleasantly tart and lusciously mouthwatering, this lemonade ale balances sweet and sour. Real lemons and cane sugar go into the brew, which is fermented with Lallemand WildBrew Philly Sour yeast and hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Wakatu. 5.0% ABV and 18 IBU, a summer seasonal described as a style all its own.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop 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
citrusytartsour
citrusy
tart
sour
fruity
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh lemon zest and candied citrus notes, backed by subtle orange rind character from the Mandarina Bavaria hop.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Love and Lemons

◎ Appearance

A pale straw to light golden hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. A modest white head forms on the pour and recedes quickly to a thin collar. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, lending a gentle effervescence to the glass.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh lemon zest and candied citrus notes, backed by subtle orange rind character from the Mandarina Bavaria hop. A faint herbal whisper from Wakatu provides greenish undertones, while the Philly Sour yeast contributes a gentle tartness without aggressive funk. Cane sugar adds a light honeyed sweetness that keeps the overall impression balanced and inviting.

lemon zestorange rindherbal citrussubtle tartness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and mouthwatering, with natural lemon acidity hitting the front of the palate immediately. Mid-palate showcases the interplay between tart citrus and a light underlying sweetness from the cane sugar, creating a pleasant tension. The finish carries a dry, lemony bite with minimal bitterness (18 IBU), allowing the fruit character to dominate without becoming cloying.

tart, zestybalanced sweet-sourdry citruslow bitterness

◑ Finish

A brisk, dry conclusion lingers pleasantly on the tongue, with lemon and a faint orange fade extending the experience. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, inviting another sip.

crisp, drylingering citrus
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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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