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STRAWBERRY PROVENCE

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Strawberry Provence is a Belgian-style sour from Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, California. It pours a radiant rose-pink with a fine, evanescent white head. The aroma is immediately inviting — ripe Provençal strawberries sweep forward alongside gentle lactic tartness and faint floral hints reminiscent of southern French countryside. On the palate, the beer is refreshingly tart and light-bodied, with authentic strawberry character that feels sun-warmed rather than artificial. A pleasant acidity cuts through, balanced by soft wheat and subtle farmhouse funk typical of Belgian tradition. The finish is clean, mildly tart, and gently fruity, fading with a whisper of dried strawberry. An elegantly crafted sour that bridges Californian craft ambition with Old World Belgian character.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourfloral
fruity
sour
floral
tart
funky
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe strawberry—sun-warmed and sun-baked rather than jammy or cooked.
also:yeasty,berry
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for STRAWBERRY PROVENCE

◎ Appearance

Strawberry Provence presents a striking rose-pink hue that glows with translucent clarity. A delicate white head forms at the pour, fine-bubbled and ephemeral, leaving only faint traces of lacing as it subsides. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence without aggression.

rose-pinktranslucentfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe strawberry—sun-warmed and sun-baked rather than jammy or cooked. Beneath the fruit emerges a gentle lactic tartness paired with subtle floral notes suggestive of Provençal herbs and dry grass. A whisper of farmhouse funk and soft wheat grain grounds the bouquet in Belgian tradition.

ripe strawberrylactic tartnessfloral, herbaceousfarmhouse funk

◐ Taste

The palate is light and refreshing, with bright acidity cutting cleanly across the mid-palate. Authentic strawberry character persists, complemented by soft wheat and a delicate yeasty funk typical of wild fermentation. The sourness is restrained but present—tart enough to cleanse, balanced enough to remain approachable.

bright aciditystrawberry-forwardsoft wheatwild yeast funk

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and mildly tart, fading gracefully with lingering dried-strawberry notes and a whisper of farmhouse character. No harsh drying or astringency remains.

clean, tartdried strawberry fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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