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Forbidden Fruit

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Tart and tropical: passion fruit hits first, guava follows, and orange stays in the background. This 5% ABV sour ale is the current POG release of Forbidden Fruit, a name Red Rock has also used for a raspberry and ginger version. It is poured on draft at Red Rock's pubs and listed among the brewery's year-round beers.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitysour
tropical
fruity
sour
tart
orange
citrusy
Aroma
Passion fruit dominates the nose immediately, with guava notes providing a sweet tropical backdrop and subtle orange zest emerging in the background.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forbidden Fruit

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate head. The carbonation is lively, evident in persistent tiny bubbles that rise through the glass. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with good Schaumhaftung that leaves a thin lace on the sides of the glass.

pale strawclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Passion fruit dominates the nose immediately, with guava notes providing a sweet tropical backdrop and subtle orange zest emerging in the background. The acidity is restrained but present, allowing the fruit character to shine without becoming cloying. No prominent malt or hop aromatics—the focus remains squarely on the vibrant tropical profile.

passion fruitguavatropicalcitrus zest

◐ Taste

Tart acidity arrives at entry, followed by a wave of passion fruit and guava that fills the mid-palate with bright, juicy character. The low IBU (10) ensures bitterness remains a background note; instead, tartness and fruity sweetness drive the experience. The palate is clean and refreshing without being thin, with the fruit providing sufficient body and complexity.

tarttropical fruitrefreshingclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium-length, with tartness lingering pleasantly on the tongue. Residual passion fruit and orange notes fade gradually, leaving a crisp, quenching aftertaste.

dryfruit lingeringcrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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