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Lil' Miss Sour

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Fruited Sour (Tangerine) · One of 1 Fruited Sour (Tangerine)s in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited Sour (Tangerine).
Hop character
orange
citrusy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
tart
fruity
sour
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FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Sours

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lil' Miss Sour

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lil' Miss Sour

About Fruited Sour (Tangerine)

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited Sour (Tangerine)?

Fruited Sour (Tangerine) is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruited Sour (Tangerine)

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tart, fruity, refreshing character as Lil' Miss Sour will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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