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Lil' Miss Sour

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Chandeleur's kettle-soured ale finished with tangerine juice — deep tart from the clean lactic fermentation, bright citric lift from the fruit, dry-refreshing finish. Salmon-orange in the glass, moderately acidic without going puckering. The Gulf Coast summer beer, done as a fruited sour rather than a light lager.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartfruityorange
tart
fruity
orange
sour
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
Tangerine citrus dominates the nose with a clean, fresh character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lil' Miss Sour

◎ Appearance

Salmon-orange hue with bright transparency and fine carbonation throughout. The head forms modestly but persists with delicate lacing along the glass. Light and inviting, the color suggests both the fruit adjunct and the clean fermentation process underlying the beer.

salmon-orangeclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Tangerine citrus dominates the nose with a clean, fresh character. Underneath lies a subtle tartness from the lactic fermentation—no vinegary sharpness, but a balancing acidity that frames the fruit. A whisper of pale Malz provides soft backbone without competing for attention.

tangerine citrusclean lactic tartnesspale malt base

◐ Taste

Entry delivers immediate bright acidity tempered by the fruit's natural sweetness. The mid-palate unfolds the tangerine character in full, balanced against a moderate tart bite that keeps the beer refreshing without becoming puckering. Residual dryness builds toward the swallow, leaving no cloying sweetness.

tart citric entrybright tangerinedry developmentmoderate acid bite

◑ Finish

Crisp and clean, the finish cuts short with lingering citric notes and a gentle drying sensation. The aftertaste carries faint tangerine and subtle tartness, inviting another sip without fatigue.

crispdry aftertastecitric recall
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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 Fruited Sour (Tangerine)

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What is a Fruited Sour (Tangerine)?

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