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Lowlander Tropical Ale

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Tropical, fruity notes run through this fruit beer, brewed with Curaçao orange and dragon fruit at 3.8 percent. The recipe grew out of the brewery's travels in the Caribbean, with the island of Curaçao as its muse, and 1 percent of sales goes to the WWF to help restore the habitat of sea turtles.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
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
fruitytropicalorange
fruity
tropical
orange
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is immediately tropical and aromatic, with pronounced notes of Curaçao orange and dragon fruit layered over a subtle grain base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lowlander Tropical Ale

◎ Appearance

This beer displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality characteristic of its low ABV profile. The head is modest but persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and fine, creating a gentle effervescence.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately tropical and aromatic, with pronounced notes of Curaçao orange and dragon fruit layered over a subtle grain base. Citrus notes dominate the profile, offering bright, zesty character without aggressive hop presence. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with an herbaceous undertone that balances the fruit-forward nature.

tropical fruitorange peeldragon fruitcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, fruity sweetness followed by a wave of orange and tropical stone fruit flavors that build through the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the adjunct character to shine without any harsh edges. The mouthfeel is smooth and light, with an elegant drinkability that encourages further exploration.

orangestone fruitsmoothlow bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually without any cloying sweetness. A dry, fruit-driven aftertaste persists, inviting the next sip.

dry citrusrefreshingclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
78
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 Fruit Beer

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