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A dry-hopped sour that sets bright acidity against tropical hop aroma. Lemon zest leads, followed by passionfruit, pineapple and white peach, and the pour is only lightly hazy. The acidity is sharp but not puckering, and the hops add fruit without bitterness, so the beer stays crisp and quick rather than heavy. The finish is snappy and dry.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtropicalcitrusy
sour
tropical
citrusy
peach
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright lemon zest and white peach, immediately anchored by the sharp, almost saline edge of the sour.
also:tart
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shift

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to pale gold in the glass, with only a light haze that speaks to a delicate balance between clarity and the beer's dry-hopped sour character. The head is modest but stable, laying down fine Schaumkleiden as you drink. Carbonation is lively and evident, contributing to the beer's overall snappy presentation.

pale goldlightly hazyfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon zest and white peach, immediately anchored by the sharp, almost saline edge of the sour. Tropical hop aromatics follow—passionfruit and pineapple—adding layered fruit without any herbal or resinous character. The Edelhopfen presence is fruit-forward and clean, with no oxidation or dull notes.

lemon zesttropical fruitwhite peachhop-driven aroma

◐ Taste

Sharp acidity arrives on the palate first, cutting through cleanly without puckering or astringency. The mid-palate is where tropical stone fruit and citrus truly land—passionfruit, pineapple, and peach meld with the sour backbone—while dry-hopped bitterness remains subtle and fruit-focused, never harsh. The body stays light and crisp, allowing the acid and fruit to define every moment.

sour backbonetropical fruitcrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is snappy and dry, with the acidity lingering just long enough to frame the aftertaste without overstaying. A faint white peach note fades into a clean, refreshing dryness.

dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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About Dry-Hopped Sour

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