Sofa Sour: Strawberry Kiwi

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that demonstrate brisk carbonation throughout. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe strawberry character—sweet, jammy, and forward on the bouquet. Kiwi adds a green, slightly seedy undertone that lifts the fruit impression beyond simple berry sweetness. A subtle grainy maltiness rounds out the background, providing structure without assertiveness.

◐ Taste

Sweet strawberry leads the palate with a natural fruit jam quality, while kiwi tartness emerges mid-palate to balance the sweetness with green, slightly tart fruit notes. The grainy malt base provides gentle body and a clean framework, with brisk acidity remaining refreshing rather than sharp throughout. No hop character intrudes; the focus remains entirely on fruit and clean fermentation.

◑ Finish

Short and dry, with lingering fruity notes that fade cleanly. The aftertaste is free from bitterness or harsh acidity, leaving only a pleasant memory of fruit and grain.