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Happy Sour

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Happy Sour blends the tartness of a sour ale with the delicate bitterness and aroma of an IPA. The nose shows lime and grapefruit, tropical hints and a subtle funky touch from lactic fermentation; on the palate, crisp acidity balances the hop bitterness. 4.5% ABV and 35 IBU; vegan.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourcitrusytart
sour
citrusy
tart
funky
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes of lime and grapefruit, complemented by tropical fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Happy Sour

◎ Appearance

Happy Sour presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-grained head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with crisp bubbles that leave gentle lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale strawbright clarityfine foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes of lime and grapefruit, complemented by tropical fruit undertones. A subtle funky character emerges from the lactic fermentation, adding complexity without overwhelming the clean, hoppy brightness of the Edelhopfen.

lime and grapefruittropical fruitlactic funkclean hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tart acidity from the sour ale character taking the lead. The mid-palate balances this tartness with measured hop bitterness and a light, dry maltiness that supports rather than dominates the overall profile. The finish remains dry and quenching.

tart acidityhop bitternesscrisp and drylight maltiness

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short but clean, with the acidity lingering gently on the palate. A subtle hoppy dryness persists, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than coated.

short and cleanlingering aciditydry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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 Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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

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