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Selene

Portugal·Fruited Smoothie Sour
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Selene is named for the goddess of the Moon and pours a brilliant red. Raspberry, blackcurrant, blueberry and pineapple meet a soft touch of vanilla, with lush fruit set against gentle acidity. It is a 5% smoothie sour on pilsner, wheat and flaked wheat malts, fermented with California Ale yeast and a sour pitch. Vegan.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityberrysour
fruity
berry
sour
vanilla
tropical
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright berry notes—raspberry and blackcurrant lead, followed by blueberry undertones and a subtle pineapple sweetness.
also:funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Selene

◎ Appearance

Selene presents a brilliant red hue that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. The head forms a delicate foam with fine retention, creating a soft white crown that gradually recedes. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

brilliant redclearfine white headgently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright berry notes—raspberry and blackcurrant lead, followed by blueberry undertones and a subtle pineapple sweetness. Beneath the fruit lies a soft vanilla note that adds warmth without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh acidity apparent on the bouquet.

raspberry, blackcurrantvanilla softnesspineapple undertonebright fruit-forward

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and smooth, with the fruited sweetness balanced by gentle acidity that refreshes without sharpness. Raspberry and blackcurrant flavors develop in the mid-palate, complemented by vanilla's silky presence and a whisper of pineapple brightness. The low bitterness (10 IBU) allows the fruit and malt character from the pilsner and wheat blend to shine through clearly.

soft fruit sweetnessgentle aciditycreamy mouthfeellow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the fruit notes gradually fading into a subtle vanilla echo. Acidity lingers pleasantly without overstaying, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean, dryfruit fadelingering vanilla
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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