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Dinosour Dragonfruit Lychee

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
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🌍 Canada · Sour Ale · One of 27 Sour Ales in hopIQ

A kettle sour with dragonfruit and lychee, soured with lactobacillus and coloured a vivid magenta by the fruit. The brewery describes it as light, floral and effervescent with approachable acidity and a tropical finish. The ingredient list names dragonfruit juice, apple juice and natural flavour alongside the grain. Sold in 473 millilitre cans and 30 litre kegs.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Ale.
Hop character
tropical
floral
Fermentation & yeast
sour
fruity
tart
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dinosour Dragonfruit Lychee

Appearance

A vivid magenta hue dominates the glass, achieved through the natural pigmentation of dragonfruit and lychee. The beer presents with good clarity and fine carbonation that generates a delicate, persistent head with modest lacing. The color intensity is striking yet inviting, characteristic of a fruit-forward kettle sour.

vivid magentaclear, effervescentfine carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical stone fruit—lychee dominates with its floral, slightly sweet character, while dragonfruit contributes subtle exotic notes. Underneath lies a gentle tartness from the lactobacillus fermentation, balanced by soft malt undertones that provide a light, grainy foundation. The overall impression is bright and approachable, free from any harsh or vinegary edges.

lychee, floraldragonfruit, tropicallight tartnesssoft malt base

Taste

The palate leads with clean, refreshing acidity that frames the fruit character without overwhelming. Lychee and dragonfruit flavors come through clearly in the mid-palate, supported by apple juice sweetness that adds dimension and prevents one-dimensionality. The tartness builds gently toward the finish, with a crisp, clean sensation that remains approachable at 4.2% ABV. Bitterness is minimal and plays a supporting role rather than a defining feature.

lychee forwardtropical, fruityclean acidityrefreshing, crisp

Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with lingering tropical fruit notes that fade cleanly. A subtle floral aftertaste persists briefly, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dry, cleantropical fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dinosour Dragonfruit Lychee

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Dinosour Dragonfruit Lychee

About Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

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

Finding a similar Sour Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sour, fruity, tropical character as Dinosour Dragonfruit Lychee will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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