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Sunset Sour Solbær

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A thirst-quenching, tart sour brewed with blackcurrant and aronia berries, which give it a beautiful deep pink colour and a white head. It has a pleasant sourness balanced by a light fruity sweetness and notes of blackcurrant, and barley and wheat malt form the base.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourberryfruity
sour
berry
fruity
tart
wheat
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tart blackcurrant and aronia notes, lending a vibrant, berry-forward character without excessive funk or wild yeast complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunset Sour Solbær

◎ Appearance

Sunset Sour Solbær presents a striking deep pink hue, the result of blackcurrant and aronia berry integration. A bright white head forms atop the glass with stable retention, suggesting good carbonation and protein structure from the wheat and barley base. The body displays full clarity despite the fruit additions, allowing the color to shine through.

deep pinkwhite headbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tart blackcurrant and aronia notes, lending a vibrant, berry-forward character without excessive funk or wild yeast complexity. Subtle wheat malt undertones provide a gentle cereal backdrop, grounding the fruit expression. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with tartness evident but not aggressive.

blackcurranttart berrieswheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry brings a sharp, thirst-quenching sourness that sits at the forefront of the palate, balanced by restrained fruity sweetness from the berries. Mid-palate reveals layers of blackcurrant and subtle aronia, with a light malt backbone of wheat and barley supporting without dominating. Finish remains dry and crisp, the sourness trailing into a refreshing dryness.

sour-forwardbalanced sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with lingering tartness and a faint berry shadow, maintaining the beer's refreshing character without becoming harsh or astringent. Clean fade with minimal residual sweetness.

tart persistencecrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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