Dragon's Blood Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A thin white head forms quickly but recedes to a delicate collar, leaving fine traces of lacing on the glass. The body is light and translucent, characteristic of a kettle sour at this ABV.

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus leads immediately, with pronounced lemon zest and fresh blood orange peel notes. The nose is clean and crisp, free of funk or wild yeast character, allowing the fruit adjuncts to dominate. A subtle herbal undertone from noble hops provides gentle balance without asserting hop aromatics.

◐ Taste

Entry is sharp and refreshing, with prominent lemon tartness hitting the palate first. Mid-palate develops warm blood orange character alongside a gentle sour backbone that carries through without aggression. The low bitterness (10 IBU) ensures citrus and acidity remain the focus, while light malt backbone provides minimal sweetness to frame the tart profile.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with lingering lemon and subtle orange notes fading quickly. No astringency or harsh edges—the aftertaste remains pleasantly tart and dry.