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Velvet Sun

Laugar Brewery
Spain·Fruited Sour
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An intense, ripe fruit burst in the colour of good apricots: Velvet Sun is a smoothie sour made with apricots, very juicy, dense and only lightly bitter, aimed at lovers of fruity and citrus-sour profiles. It comes from Laugar in Gordexola in the Basque Country.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruityjuicysour
fruity
juicy
sour
citrusy
peach
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe stone fruit—prominent apricot and peach aromatics with bright citrus undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Velvet Sun

◎ Appearance

Velvet Sun displays a luminous apricot-gold hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. The head is modest but stable, leaving fine trails of lacing as it settles. Fine carbonation gives the beer a delicate, effervescent character.

apricot-goldtranslucentfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe stone fruit—prominent apricot and peach aromatics with bright citrus undertones. Subtle herbal notes from light hopping provide structure without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile. Fermentation character remains restrained, allowing the fruit adjuncts to lead.

ripe apricotpeachcitrus zestherbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with intense, juicy fruit character—apricot and peach drive the entry and mid-palate with natural sweetness balanced by moderate acidity. Lactic tartness weaves through, giving brightness without harshness. Minimal bitterness (10 IBU) keeps the beer smooth and drinkable, with a dry backbone emerging in the finish.

juicy stone fruittart aciditysmoothdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with fruit notes lingering softly into the aftertaste. Residual dryness leaves a clean palate, inviting another sip.

refreshingcleanlingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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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