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Tiny Esses

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Citrus and tropical fruit flood the palate, from electric lemon-lime to juicy strawberry, swirling into one blend of sugary tartness. Lemon, orange and lime zest add brightness to the tangy base. Rainbow chewy candy goes into the brew, and the beer was a taproom hit before Prairie released it in full distribution.

ABV
5.9%
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
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
tart
orange
sour
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—electric lemon-lime zest mingles with orange peel aromatics.
also:juicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tiny Esses

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. Fine, delicate carbonation produces a modest white head that settles quickly but leaves consistent lacing on the glass. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile characteristic of well-executed sour ales.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—electric lemon-lime zest mingles with orange peel aromatics. Tropical fruit character emerges beneath, suggesting juicy strawberry and stone fruit undertones. A subtle candy-like sweetness rounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming the tart, refreshing primary impression.

zesty citrustropical fruitstrawberrycandy notes

◐ Taste

Citrus and tropical fruit flood the palate in a seamless blend of tartness and subtle sweetness. The entry presents bright lemon-lime intensity, evolving through juicy strawberry and orange zest in the mid-palate. Low bitterness and gentle malt backbone allow the fruit-driven acidity to remain foremost, finishing clean and crisp without harsh edges.

tart and fruitycitrus-drivenjuicy strawberrysugary tartness

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry and brief, with lingering citrus zest and candy-like sweetness fading gracefully. No astringency mars the aftertaste—only bright acidity and a whisper of tropical fruit notes persist.

dry finishbrief and clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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