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Swede Dreams

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A sour ale with lingonberry flavor, fruity and tart. It was inspired by a gummy fish candy, and Prairie shares the fun fact behind it: those candies were flavored like lingonberries, a berry the brewers had never even heard of before. They say it tastes amazing, and that is the whole idea behind the beer.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourfruitytart
sour
fruity
tart
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lingonberry notes—tart and slightly herbal, reminiscent of the gummy candy inspiration.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Swede Dreams

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A delicate white head forms and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle visual effervescence throughout.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationminimal head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright lingonberry notes—tart and slightly herbal, reminiscent of the gummy candy inspiration. Underlying grain sweetness from the pale malz provides a soft counterpoint. The acidic character is inviting and clean, with no harsh or vinegary edges.

lingonberrytart berrypale malz sweetnessclean acidity

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately sour, with the lingonberry character front and center on the palate. Mid-palate shows good fruit definition—tartness dominates but remains balanced by subtle residual sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the fruit acid to drive the flavor arc without aggression.

bright sourberry-forwardtartwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingonberry tartness lingering pleasantly on the tongue. Aftertaste remains fruity and clean, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
75
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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