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SPF 55

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A passionfruit fruit beer that tastes of the Southern Tropics: light, tart and fruity, with passionfruit up front. 4.6% ABV and 15 IBU, from the Santa Fe brewery that opened in 1996 as a neighborhood brewpub and now brews everything at its Rufina Street brewery.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitytropicaltart
fruity
tropical
tart
Aroma
Passionfruit dominates the nose with bright, tropical fruit character upfront.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SPF 55

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, clean transparency. A modest white head forms with moderate retention and delicate lacing. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, lively visual presentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Passionfruit dominates the nose with bright, tropical fruit character upfront. Supporting notes of citrus and light stone fruit create a layered, refreshing bouquet. Minimal hop or malt presence allows the fruit adjunct to take center stage.

passionfruit forwardtropical fruitcitrus notesclean, adjunct-led

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced passionfruit tartness that defines the drinking experience. Light body and crisp acidity frame the fruit character, creating a clean, refreshing middle. Low bitterness (15 IBU) ensures the tart fruit remains the focal point without harsh finish.

tart passionfruitlight-bodiedcrisp aciditylow bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry, brisk finish with lingering passionfruit notes and bright acidity. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or residual heaviness.

dry finishpassionfruit fadeclean, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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 Fruit Beer

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What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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