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Rainbow Sherbet

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Imagine tutti-frutti sorbet stirred into frozen lemonade: tropical fruit juice swirls over hints of hay and biscuity malt, while a bright citrus tang plays against the sweetness. The finish is crisp and snappy. Raspberry, pineapple and orange go into it, and it is available almost everywhere Prairie sells beer, all year long.

ABV
5.2%
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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
orange
berry
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—pineapple and orange zest dominate, followed by whispers of raspberry.
also:grassy,tart
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rainbow Sherbet

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-bubbled head that settles quickly. The body remains bright and luminous, with steady carbonation visible as a ribbon of fine beads rising through the glass. Light lacing adheres softly to the walls.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—pineapple and orange zest dominate, followed by whispers of raspberry. A subtle hayfield sweetness and biscuity grain underscore the fruit, while a light citrus brightness lifts the entire profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh edges.

tropical fruitorange zestraspberrybiscuity grainbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a burst of refreshing citric acidity balanced by gentle fruit sweetness—pineapple and orange lead, with berry notes threading through the mid-palate. A soft, grainy malt backbone provides structure without heaviness, while the moderate sourness cuts through cleanly. The low bitterness (10 IBU) remains in the background, allowing the fruit and acid interplay to dominate.

citric acidityfruit-forwardberry notessoft grainlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and snappy, with the tartness lingering pleasantly on the palate without becoming harsh. Residual fruit sweetness fades quickly, leaving behind a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
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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