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Magnifera Vs

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A sour conditioned on fresh mango and apricot, bright, zingy and tropical, with a natural sourness and fruitiness that a hint of Maldon sea salt accentuates. The brewery calls it a thirst quencher. It comes in a 440 ml can at 4.4 %.

ABV
4.4%
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
tropicalsourfruity
tropical
sour
fruity
salty
peach
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and apricot dominate without being cloying.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Magnifera Vs

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer presents a bright, inviting visual character typical of its low color intensity, with steady carbonation evident in the glass.

pale strawbright and clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and apricot dominate without being cloying. A subtle vinous acidity sits beneath, complemented by a whisper of sea salt that adds complexity and prevents the fruit from becoming one-dimensional.

tropical mangostone fruit apricotsubtle aciditysea salt minerality

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate fruity sweetness before a clean, natural sourness arrives and carries through the mid-palate. The Maldon sea salt provides a saline edge that enhances the fruit and sharpens thirst without overwhelming; bitterness remains minimal, allowing the sour conditioning to lead.

fruity entrynatural sournesssaline mineral bitedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and medium in length, with the sourness and salt lingering pleasantly. The overall character remains refreshing and sessionable, living up to its positioning as a thirst quencher.

crisp aftertasterefreshingdry
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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