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Wild Berry Sour

Australia·Fruited Sour Ale
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Naturally fruited with raspberry and blueberry and deep rose in the glass, this beer draws on the Belgian sour tradition but sits closer to a tart summer ale. The aroma is sweet forest fruit with a hint of zesty citrus; across the palate the berries meet a light tartness and a lemony hop note. Bitterness stays minimal and the finish is clean and dry with a sour edge. The beer carried the name Blush before the current label.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
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berry
fruity
sour
tart
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright forest berries—raspberry and blueberry dominate—layered over a subtle sweetness that recalls summer orchard fruit.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Berry Sour

◎ Appearance

Deep rose hue gleams in the glass, a striking presentation that signals the fruit-forward character within. The beer shows excellent clarity with fine carbonation that supports a delicate, ephemeral head. Lacing clings lightly to the glass with each sip.

deep roseclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright forest berries—raspberry and blueberry dominate—layered over a subtle sweetness that recalls summer orchard fruit. A zesty citrus note threads through, lifted by clean, restrained noble hop character that adds dimension without overwhelming the fruit.

forest berriesraspberryblueberryzesty citrus

◐ Taste

On the palate, ripe berries meet a refined tartness and a lemony hop bite that keeps the beer taut and articulate. The acidity frames rather than assaults, arriving mid-palate with clarity. Bitterness remains understated throughout, allowing the fruit-acid interplay to define the core character.

berry-forwardtartlemonybalanced acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and bone-dry, with a lingering sour edge that dries the palate and invites another sip. No residual sweetness; the aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing.

drysour edgecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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