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Beach Scooter is a fruited sour ale from Laughing Sun in Bismarck. American ale yeast and Two Track Malting pale malt are its foundation. Blueberries and lemonade go into the fermenter to create a tart, juicy zing, as the brewery puts it. It has been poured at Stonehome Brewing Company. Laughing Sun brews on a 20-barrel system.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
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
fruitysourtart
fruity
sour
tart
berry
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright blueberry and citrus notes, immediately conveying the fruited foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beach Scooter

◎ Appearance

Beach Scooter presents a pale, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. Fine carbonation produces a steady stream of small bubbles, lending the beer a lively, effervescent quality. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with modest lacing that clings briefly to the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationthin white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright blueberry and citrus notes, immediately conveying the fruited foundation. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle pale malt character and a gentle tartness that signals the sour profile. The American ale yeast contributes a clean backdrop, allowing the adjuncts to shine without competing esters or phenolic distractions.

blueberry prominentbright citruspale maltztart acidity

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and tart, with blueberry and lemonade flavors developing immediately on the palate. The mid-palate maintains a refreshing acidity balanced by modest residual sweetness, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) allows fruit and tartness to dominate. Dry, crisp mouthfeel keeps the beer lithe and sessionable without harsh astringency.

juicy fruittart, balanceddry finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, fading to a lingering citrus and berry tang that encourages another sip. No cloying residue or sharp edges remain, just a refreshing acidity that clears the palate.

tart aftertastecrisp, short
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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