Mildly bitter and crisp.
Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Medusa
◎ Appearance
Medusa presents a striking salmon-pink hue in the glass, a direct result of passion fruit and dragon fruit stacking. The body carries visible thickness without appearing dessert-laden, suggesting a smooth mouthfeel beneath. Fine carbonation supports a delicate head with modest lacing.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—passion fruit and dragon fruit dominate, backed by distinct lemon, kiwi, and pineapple accents. Beneath the fruit sits a gentle tartness from the kettle-soured base, with no sharp vinegar notes. The aromatic profile remains inviting and summery, with subtle creamy undertones that suggest the smoothie character.
◐ Taste
Entry is bright and tropical, with peach and citrus notes landing first on the palate. The mid-palate deepens with sustained passion fruit and dragon fruit character, while lactic tartness weaves throughout without dominating. A restrained sweetness (around 60%) balances the acidity, keeping the beer refreshing rather than cloying, with pineapple and orange notes adding complexity.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and lactic, with tartness receding gracefully to leave a dry, honest aftertaste. Residual citrus and stone fruit linger briefly without heaviness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Medusa
Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Medusa
About Fruited Smoothie Sour (Passion + Dragon Fruit)
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Fruited Smoothie Sour (Passion + Dragon Fruit)?
Fruited Smoothie Sour (Passion + Dragon Fruit) 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 Smoothie Sour (Passion + Dragon Fruit)
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, tart character as Medusa will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.