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Silly Sour

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Brown sour beer at 5.5% ABV, a blend of 13% dark saison and 87% soured ale. A striking green-apple sourness comes first, with delicate malt notes breaking through, then a finishing jolt of lactic sourness. Brewed from water, malt, yeast and hops, and carrying a cartoon label.

ABV
5.5%
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
sourtartcitrusy
sour
tart
citrusy
malty
Aroma
A striking green-apple sourness dominates the nose, immediately recognizable and unapologetic.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silly Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-bubbled head that settles to a thin collar. The beer exhibits crisp carbonation typical of well-conditioned sour ales, with steady lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Light transmission reveals a translucent, inviting appearance.

pale golden-amberclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

A striking green-apple sourness dominates the nose, immediately recognizable and unapologetic. Beneath this tartness lies a subtle, restrained malt character—hints of grain and a whisper of breadiness. The aromatic profile remains clean and fermentative, without prominent hop characteristics, allowing the souring and malt to take center stage.

green-apple sournessgrain notestartfermentative

◐ Taste

Entry is sharp and mouth-puckering, with lactic sourness and tart citrus notes coating the palate immediately. Mid-palate reveals delicate malt backbone—light, slightly sweet grain character that provides gentle structure and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The finish swings decisively toward a clean, bracing lactic bite that lingers with crisp refreshment.

tart citruslactic sournessdelicate maltcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshingly sour, fading to a pleasant tartness that lingers on the tongue. No harsh edges; the finish feels clean and thirst-quenching, inviting another sip.

drylingering tartnessthirst-quenching
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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 Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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