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Howzit Punch

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Howzit Punch from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California pours a hazy golden-amber hue with a whisper of white foam. This Gold Medal-winning 2026 World Beer Cup fruited kettle sour opens with an inviting tropical bouquet of sun-ripened passionfruit, zesty orange, and lush guava — transporting the senses straight to a Pacific shoreline. On the palate, the bright, clean acidity of the kettle souring process keeps everything lively and refreshing, while the fruit character remains generous and genuine rather than artificial. The mouthfeel is light and smooth, making each sip effortlessly drinkable. The finish is crisp and tartly satisfying, with lingering tropical sweetness that rounds out this vibrant, California-crafted crowd-pleaser beautifully.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
orange
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose opens immediately with vibrant tropical fruit notes dominated by ripe passionfruit and guava, layered with bright zesty orange that carries no artificial character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Howzit Punch

◎ Appearance

Howzit Punch presents a hazy golden-amber body with excellent clarity for its style, allowing light to glow warmly through the glass. A delicate white foam crowns the pour, exhibiting modest but stable retention and fine lacing that gradually fades with each sip. The carbonation is gentle and measured, creating a soft, inviting visual presentation.

golden-amberhazywhite foambright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens immediately with vibrant tropical fruit notes dominated by ripe passionfruit and guava, layered with bright zesty orange that carries no artificial character. Behind the fruit sits a clean, slightly tart backdrop from the kettle souring process, with no prominent yeast esters or malt notes competing for attention. The overall impression is fresh, beachside, and inviting—an olfactory transport to sun-warmed citrus groves.

passionfruitguavaorange zesttropicalclean acidity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate bright acidity that is clean and structured rather than piercing, courtesy of the kettle souring technique. Generous tropical fruit flavors—passionfruit, guava, orange—follow smoothly across the mid-palate, maintaining authentic fruit character without cloying sweetness or artificial additives. The light, smooth mouthfeel carries these flavors effortlessly, with minimal bitterness (10 IBU) allowing the fruit and acid to remain the focal point throughout.

tart, cleanfruitylight bodysmoothtropical brightness

◑ Finish

The finish arrives crisp and satisfying, with lingering tropical sweetness that rounds rather than dominates. The acidity fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

crispdry finishlingering fruit
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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