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Liquid Funk

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A golden sour ale at 5.5% ABV with a sour aroma and a very mild sour taste. Liquid Funk comes from Kodiak Island Brewing, founded in 2003 by Ben Millstein, whose 10-barrel system turns out beer from organic base malts and pure island water, left unfiltered and unpasteurized and poured in the downtown Kodiak taproom.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourcleantart
sour
clean
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with bright sour notes that are inviting rather than harsh, supported by subtle organic malt undertones and a clean, mineral character from the unfiltered profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Liquid Funk

◎ Appearance

Liquid Funk presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the character of organic malts and pure island water. The head forms modestly but persists with fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is gentle and refined, appropriate to the beer's delicate structure.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright sour notes that are inviting rather than harsh, supported by subtle organic malt undertones and a clean, mineral character from the unfiltered profile. Yeast presence is restrained, allowing the sourness to occupy the foreground without aggressive fermentation notes.

bright sournessclean mineralsoft malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with a mild sour character that develops smoothly across the mid-palate without overwhelming the drinker. Low IBU levels ensure bitterness remains nearly absent, letting tart acidity define the flavor journey. The finish is dry and clean, with no heavy residue.

mild tartnesslow bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers briefly with lingering sourness and a mineral edge, fading gracefully without astringency. Refreshment remains the dominant sensation through the finale.

crisp fademineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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