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Metaphysical Mango

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Metaphysical Mango is a fruited sour ale at 6.1% ABV from Rhinegeist. It began in an oak foeder and ends in what the brewery calls a meteoric mango mélange. The beer is fruit forward with a crisp finish. Rhinegeist brews it in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine, inside a former bottling plant, and it is a limited release.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourfruitytropical
sour
fruity
tropical
oak
tart
funky
Aroma
Vibrant mango aromatics lead the nose, accompanied by bright citrus notes and a subtle vanilla undertone from oak aging.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Metaphysical Mango

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin, persistent collar. Fine carbonation creates a gentle mousse and leaves fine lacing on the glass. The visual presentation suggests both the lightness of the style and the careful oak aging that defines this beer.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Vibrant mango aromatics lead the nose, accompanied by bright citrus notes and a subtle vanilla undertone from oak aging. Supporting layers of stone fruit and a hint of wild yeast character add complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward character. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with good integration between the wood influence and tropical fruit components.

mango, citrusoak vanillastone fruitfunky undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive sourness balanced by ripe mango and tropical fruit flavors that develop across the mid-palate. Oak provides a subtle structural backbone with gentle tannins that frame rather than dominate. Acidity remains crisp and clean throughout, leading to a refreshing, dry finish with minimal residual sweetness.

bright aciditytropical fruitoak structuredry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, leaving behind lingering mango notes and a pleasant tartness. A subtle woody dryness persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

crisp farewellmango persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Fruited Sour Ale

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