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Pink Limo Dads

Alvarado Street Brewery
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🌍 United States · Sour Ale · One of 18 Sour Ales in hopIQ

Pink Limo Dads from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California pours a vivid blush-pink hue with a wispy white head that fades quickly. The aroma bursts with sweet lemon zest, fresh cranberry, and sun-ripened raspberry, evoking a California summer roadside stand. On the palate, this Imperial Sour delivers a lively, bright acidity balanced by generous red fruit sweetness and juicy citrus depth. The mouthfeel is full-bodied yet refreshing, with layers of pink lemonade character that keep things approachable despite the boldness. The finish is clean, tart, and pleasantly lingering — equal parts playful and sophisticated. A perfect post-adventure companion for long, sun-drenched drives up the Pacific coast.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and dry.

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
citrusy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
sour
tart
Distinctive notes
berry
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Featured inThe Best American Sours

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pink Limo Dads

Appearance

Pink Limo Dads pours a vivid blush-pink hue, striking and luminous in the glass. The head is wispy and white, dissipating quickly to leave minimal lacing. The body is clear with bright carbonation, catching light with crystalline clarity.

vivid pinkwispy white headbright carbonationclear

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant sweet lemon zest and fresh cranberry, followed by sun-ripened raspberry that evokes a California summer roadside fruit stand. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle tartness that frames the bouquet without dominating, inviting further exploration.

lemon zestcranberry, raspberrytart fruitbright acidity

Taste

The palate opens with lively, bright acidity that immediately engages the senses, balanced by generous red fruit sweetness and juicy citrus depth. The mid-palate maintains a playful pink lemonade character, full-bodied yet refreshing, with layers that unfold across the tongue. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing fruit and acid to lead throughout.

lively acidityred fruit sweetnesspink lemonade characterfull-bodied, refreshing

Finish

The finish is clean and tart with a pleasantly lingering aftertaste that balances playfulness with sophistication. The tartness extends gently, leaving behind a bright, fruited impression.

clean, tartlingering finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pink Limo Dads

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.

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What to eat with Pink Limo Dads

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.

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