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Kantaloup

Spain·Fruited Sour
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Melon is the heart of this Fruited Sour, a sour beer made with fruit: the name nods to the cantaloupe, and drinkers describe a clearly defined melon juice. It was added to Naparbier's Untappd account in June 2026 and has been rated there more than a hundred times. Drinkers logged it at bars and shops in autumn 2026.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourjuicy
fruity
sour
juicy
tropical
tart
Aroma
Cantaloupe and honeydew dominate the nose with unmistakable melon juice character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kantaloup

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin, persistent collar. Fine carbonation creates a lively visual presence without aggression. Lacing clings gently to the glass walls as the beer recedes.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

Cantaloupe and honeydew dominate the nose with unmistakable melon juice character. Subtle tropical fruit notes—papaya and mango—emerge beneath the primary fruit impression. Soft acidity adds brightness without harsh vinegar tones; minimal malt backbone recedes into the background.

cantaloupe juicetropical fruitbright aciditydelicate

◐ Taste

Juicy melon flavors lead the palate with natural fruit sweetness balanced by clean lactic sourness. Mid-palate develops a pleasant tartness that sharpens the perception of fruit character without becoming austere. Minimal bitterness (10 IBU) remains in shadow; dry finish begins to emerge as the beer sits.

melon-forwardtart brightnessjuicy bodybone-dry finale

◑ Finish

Medium finish with fruit fading into a refreshing, mouth-drying aftertaste. Acidity lingers pleasantly, leaving clean palate and minimal residual sweetness.

crisp, dryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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 Fruited Sour

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What is a Fruited Sour?

Fruited Sour is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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