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Flamingo Dreams Nitro

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A subtle berry zing, bursting with a frisky edge, lifts this blonde ale, and the pour comes out strikingly pink under a nitro glide. Left Hand brews it as a seasonal release in Longmont, Colorado, available in widget cans and on draft from April through July. 4.7% ABV.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berryfruityclean
berry
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant berry notes—subtle stone fruit and light raspberry—balanced by clean Malz backbone with a touch of grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flamingo Dreams Nitro

◎ Appearance

The pour reveals a striking pale pink hue under nitro carbonation, lifted by berry adjuncts and held beneath a fine, creamy head. Clarity is excellent, with a bright translucence that catches the light. The nitrogen bubbles create a dense, persistent foam collar and fine lacing that clings to the glass.

pale pinknitro headexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant berry notes—subtle stone fruit and light raspberry—balanced by clean Malz backbone with a touch of grain sweetness. Noble hops contribute a mild herbal whisper without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh edges or sulfur.

berry forwardlight herbalclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with berry zing across the front palate, fading into a gentle malty foundation. The mid-palate remains light and smooth, with fruity notes (stone fruit and light citrus) woven through soft Malz character. Bitterness is minimal at 15 IBU, allowing fruit and sweetness to occupy the foreground without cloying.

frisky berrysoft malty backbonedelicate balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, with berry notes trailing into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or astringency; the beer fades with a light, refreshing quality.

clean exitlight dry aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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