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Key Lime Pie

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Sweet yet tart, with subtle hints of graham cracker in the nose that linger on the back of the palate. Fresh limes, milk sugar, graham cracker and marshmallow fluff recreate the dessert in drinkable form. Gold in Experimental Beer at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival. 7.3% ABV, 17 IBU.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2010
Great American Beer Festival
Experimental Beer
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival (Experimental Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartfruitycitrusy
tart
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh lime zest and subtle graham cracker sweetness that forms the foundation of the bouquet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Key Lime Pie

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation creating a delicate bead throughout. Lacing clings to the glass with gentle definition.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh lime zest and subtle graham cracker sweetness that forms the foundation of the bouquet. Underlying notes of marshmallow and milk sugar add a gentle confectionery character without cloying. The citrus character remains bright and forward, inviting further exploration.

fresh limegraham crackermarshmallowmilk sugar

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced sweetness and tart lime acidity that interplay throughout the mid-palate. Creamy mouthfeel develops from milk sugar and marshmallow elements, giving the beer a soft, dessert-like texture. Bitterness is minimal at 17 IBU, allowing the fruit and adjunct characters to dominate without harshness.

sweet-tart balancelime-forwardcreamy mouthfeellow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering lime tartness and a subtle graham cracker note on the aftertaste. The beer drinks smoothly despite its 7.3% ABV, with no warming alcohol present.

dry finishlime persistencesmooth drinking
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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