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Land of Rainbows

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Lychee, mango and passion fruit lead the aroma of this hazy, pale sour ale, joined by wine-like esters, and the flavor is tart and fruity. Mosaic and Huell Melon hops are used, and the beer comes in at 5.5 % ABV and 15 IBU as a limited release from Maui Brewing.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourtropical
fruity
sour
tropical
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit—lychee and mango dominate, supported by passion fruit's bright, tart character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Land of Rainbows

◎ Appearance

A pale, hazy golden ale with a luminous quality that catches the light. Fine suspended particles create a soft, cloudy appearance typical of the style. The head is modest but persistent, laying down delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenhazy, brightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical stone fruit—lychee and mango dominate, supported by passion fruit's bright, tart character. Wine-like esters add a subtle fermented complexity, while Mosaic and Huell Melon hops contribute restrained floral and melon undertones without asserting themselves.

lychee, mangopassion fruit, stone fruitwine-like estersMosaic, Huell Melon

◐ Taste

The palate opens tart and fruity, with tropical notes carrying through the mid-palate in a light, crisp framework. Acidity drives the flavor profile rather than bitterness, creating a dry, refreshing character that emphasizes the fruit adjuncts. The finish remains clean and fruit-forward, with minimal residual sweetness.

tart, bright aciditytropical fruitdry, crisplight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades swiftly, leaving behind a lingering tartness and a whisper of mango and lychee. The overall impression is refreshing and thirst-quenching, inviting immediate return to the glass.

dry finishfruit lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
74
Finish
72
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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