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Pineapple & Passion Fruit Sour

Ireland·Fruited Sour
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This summer sour at 4.7% starts from a plain blonde ale base. A special yeast produces lactic acid alongside alcohol during fermentation, and large amounts of pineapple and passion fruit purée go straight into the fermenter, adding an acidity of their own. The result is lively and fruit-driven, with a zesty edge: tangy pineapple and tropical passion fruit on the nose, the same pairing on the palate. It is released in the brewery's numbered Limited Edition series, where this combination has appeared before.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourtropical
fruity
sour
tropical
tart
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes: bright pineapple and passion fruit character dominates, supported by a clean, tart edge from the fermented lactic acid.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pineapple & Passion Fruit Sour

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation that generates a fine, persistent white head with strong lacing. The bright, translucent body reflects the beer's refreshing character and the natural lightness of its base.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes: bright pineapple and passion fruit character dominates, supported by a clean, tart edge from the fermented lactic acid. A subtle blonde malt backbone provides gentle grain support without overshadowing the fruit-forward profile.

tropical fruitpineapplepassion fruittart acidity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the same pineapple and passion fruit pairing, delivering a zesty, mouth-puckering acidity that feels both fruit-derived and fermentation-derived. Minimal residual sweetness allows the tartness to develop fully, while the low bitterness keeps the beer's focus purely on fruit and acid interplay.

fruitytartzestyrefreshing

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry finish with lingering tropical fruit and bright acidity that invites another sip. The aftertaste remains clean and fruit-driven, fading gently without astringency.

drylingering fruitclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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 Fruited Sour

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What is a Fruited Sour?

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