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Tangerine Dream

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A seasonal kettle sour made with tangerine: tart and refreshing at 4.8% ABV. Second Street brews it at its Rufina Street brewery in Santa Fe, the production home of a brewery that opened in 1996 as a neighborhood brewpub on Second Street and has been headed by founding brewmaster Rod Tweet since 2001.

ABV
4.8%
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
MaltHop
citrusysourtart
citrusy
sour
tart
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tangerine and orange zest, backed by subtle citrus notes that suggest both peel and juice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tangerine Dream

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles quickly. The carbonation is moderate and lively, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily. Light retention on the glass reveals a crisp, well-integrated effervescence typical of kettle sours.

pale strawclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tangerine and orange zest, backed by subtle citrus notes that suggest both peel and juice. The sourness is present but not aggressive, adding complexity without overwhelming the fruit character. A clean fermentation contributes a touch of crispness, allowing the adjunct citrus to dominate.

tangerine zestbright citrusclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is tart and refreshing, with tangerine and orange flavors front and center. The mid-palate develops a pleasing dryness and maintains the citrus thread without harshness; the low bitterness (10 IBU) allows the fruit and acid to shine. Finish is clean and crisp, leaving a lingering citrus aftertaste.

tartdry citruslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium and dominated by tangerine with a dry, cleansing quality. No residual sweetness interferes, allowing the sour character to provide a refreshing, thirst-quenching conclusion.

dryrefreshingcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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