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Sofa Sour: Black Raspberry Milkshake

Quidi Vidi Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Fruited Sour · One of 28 Fruited Sours in hopIQ

Deep pink and hazy, with a light pink head that leaves lacing on the glass. High carbonation lifts strong berry aromas and a citric twang out of the glass. The flavour opens on blackberry for a moment before tart raspberry takes over the palate, and a light lactose addition rounds off the finish with a creamy sensation. Sourness leads throughout, with no hop bitterness to speak of.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited Sour.
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
fruity
Distinctive notes
berry
hazy
dark fruit
Hop character
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sofa Sour: Black Raspberry Milkshake

Appearance

Deep pink and hazy, presenting a light pink head with fine lacing on the glass. High carbonation is evident in the persistent bubble structure. The haziness comes through the haze from yeast, creating a soft, opaque appearance characteristic of the style.

deep pinkhazy from yeastfine lacinghighly carbonated

Aroma

The nose is lifted by aggressive carbonation, releasing prominent black raspberry and blackberry aromatics. A citric twang cuts through the berry notes, adding brightness and complexity. No hop character is discernible; the aromatic profile is entirely fruit-driven.

black raspberryblackberrycitric twangfruit-forward

Taste

The palate opens with blackberry briefly before tart raspberry dominates the mid-palate. Sourness leads throughout with a clean, acidic bite that defines the drinking experience. A light lactose addition rounds the finish with a creamy, soft mouthfeel that contrasts pleasantly with the tartness.

tart raspberrysour-ledblackberry entrycreamy finish

Finish

The finish maintains the sour character with lingering raspberry acidity. The creamy lactose impression fades gradually, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste with no hop bitterness.

sour aftertasteclean finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sofa Sour: Black Raspberry Milkshake

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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 Sofa Sour: Black Raspberry Milkshake

About Fruited Sour

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited Sour?

Fruited 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 Fruited Sour

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tart, sour, hazy character as Sofa Sour: Black Raspberry Milkshake will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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