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Tangy and tart, with lemon-lime and orange notes carrying an electric candy edge. A tropical hint of pineapple gives the sip an island lean and leads into a sweet finish. Sour gummy candy goes into the brew, and Patches belongs to Prairie's Treat series, made for sour fans with a sweet tooth who want to feel like a kid again.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourtropicaltart
sour
tropical
tart
citrusy
orange
fruity
Aroma
Bright and zesty on the nose, leading with sharp citrus—prominent lemon-lime and orange blossom notes that cut through cleanly.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Patches

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light gold in color with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that disperses quickly. Fine carbonation creates a lively, effervescent presentation characteristic of the style. The beer catches light with a translucent, inviting appearance.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Bright and zesty on the nose, leading with sharp citrus—prominent lemon-lime and orange blossom notes that cut through cleanly. A subtle tropical undertone of ripe pineapple emerges beneath, joined by hints of tart candy and a faint gummy sweetness. The fermentation is clean, allowing the fruit and candy elements to remain crisp and distinct.

lemon-lime citrustropical pineapplecandy sweetnesstart and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately tart and sour, with an electric candy-like sharpness that dominates the palate and evokes sour gummy confections. Mid-palate develops a layered tropical fruit character—orange and pineapple—balancing the acidity without overwhelming it. The low bitterness allows the interplay of sourness, tartness, and candy-forward sweetness to remain the focal point, finishing with a pleasant sugary aftertaste.

sour gummy candycitrus-tropical layerstart-drivensweet finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium length, leaving behind a lingering sweetness and gentle citrus tingle on the lips. The aftertaste recalls sour candy and tropical fruit juice, refreshing and playful rather than lingering.

sweet lingeringrefreshingcandy-tart fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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