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Sunshine

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A blonde ale with no bitterness and notes of mango and other tropical fruit. In Denmark people regularly comment on the weather and feel they get too little sun, so the brewery bottled some. Brewed with barley and wheat malt, Sunshine launched in 2017, the same year as Moonshine.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitywheat
tropical
fruity
wheat
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vivid tropical fruit notes—mango is prominent alongside suggestions of passionfruit and citrus—layered over a soft foundation of wheat and barley malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunshine

◎ Appearance

Sunshine presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head is modest but persistent, clinging lightly to the glass with fine retention. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a gently effervescent, refreshing presentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vivid tropical fruit notes—mango is prominent alongside suggestions of passionfruit and citrus—layered over a soft foundation of wheat and barley malt. Hop character is restrained and delicate, remaining in the background without assertiveness. The overall bouquet is clean, inviting, and free from any harsh or oxidative elements.

tropical fruitmangowheatsoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate is immediately smooth and approachable, with tropical fruit flavors echoing the aroma—mango, pineapple, and stone fruit notes develop fluidly across the mid-palate. A soft malt sweetness from the wheat and barley blend provides body and roundness without cloying. Bitterness is virtually absent, allowing the fruit character and subtle malty depth to dominate throughout.

tropical, fruitymalt-forwardsmooth, easy-drinkingno bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gracefully with lingering mango and a whisper of wheat malt sweetness. No harsh edges or lingering bitterness remain—the beer concludes with a refreshing, slightly dry character.

clean finishrefreshingmalt sweet
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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