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Strawberry Sundae

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Sweet, juicy Scottish strawberries meet vanilla and lactose for a taste like strawberries and cream, smooth and full-bodied on a sour base. Because of the lactose it contains milk, so it is not for the dairy-free. At 5% in a 440 ml can it delivers the dessert without turning heavy, and it is brewed with malted barley and oats.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicyfruityvanilla
juicy
fruity
vanilla
berry
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright fresh strawberry and candy-sweet vanilla, lifted by subtle oat grain undertones and a gentle lactic creaminess.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strawberry Sundae

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence befitting the dessert-forward character.

pale strawclearfine headlight carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright fresh strawberry and candy-sweet vanilla, lifted by subtle oat grain undertones and a gentle lactic creaminess. The sour character remains restrained on the aroma, allowing the fruit and vanilla to lead without sharp acidity dominating.

strawberryvanillalactic creaminessoat grain

◐ Taste

Sweet juicy strawberry and vanilla cream dominate the palate, supported by a soft full-bodied mouthfeel from the lactose and oat content. The sour base is present but gentle, providing subtle tartness and structure without overwhelming the fruit-forward sweetness; bitterness is minimal, allowing dessert-like drinkability.

strawberry juicevanilla creamfull bodygentle sour

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and creamy with a lingering strawberry sweetness and faint tartness that slowly fades. A refreshing, dessert-like aftertaste leaves the palate satisfied without heaviness despite the 5% strength.

creamy fadestrawberry lingerrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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