Dry and crisp.
A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Shift
Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Shift
About Dry-Hopped Sour
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Dry-Hopped Sour?
Dry-Hopped Sour is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Dry-Hopped Sour
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sour, dry, tropical character as Shift will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other Dry-Hopped Sours in hopIQ