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Summer Sour

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Slightly tart and thirst quenching, this sour ale is made with local sea salt from the Atlantic Ocean, brightened with fresh lime and labelled Amagansett Sea Salt. It comes in at 5.8% ABV and runs as a limited release from June through September. The brewery introduced it as a first from Montauk. The brewery says it will transport you to the sunny beaches of the East End.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartsalty
sour
tart
salty
citrusy
Aroma
Lime zest and fresh citrus dominate the nose, cut through with a subtle maritime salinity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. Fine white head forms and dissipates quickly with minimal lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearbrightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Lime zest and fresh citrus dominate the nose, cut through with a subtle maritime salinity. Underlying brightness from the sour character creates an inviting, clean aromatic profile. Light herbal notes suggest restrained noble hop influence.

lime zestcitrus-forwardmineral saltherbal hints

◐ Taste

Tart and salty on entry, with pronounced acidic bite balanced by subtle malt sweetness. Mid-palate develops layered citrus and sea salt complexity, while bitterness remains low and refined. The sour character drives the palate without overwhelming; salt accentuates freshness and drinkability.

sour-forwardbrinycitrusylow bitternesscrisp

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering tartness and mineral salt notes. Aftertaste remains light and refreshing without harshness or cloying sweetness.

drytart fademineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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