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Mango Sour

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A tart, tropical wheat beer with an ochre hue, a floral mango aroma and mango on the palate. It is made with lactose and runs 5.3% ABV and only 9 IBU. Taos Mesa Brewing brews it on a 10 BBL Craftwerks system and cans on a Wild Goose line. The Mothership brewery sits at 6,800 ft on Hondo Mesa.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild9 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartsour
fruity
tart
sour
tropical
floral
wheat
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh, ripe mango—both stone-fruit sweetness and subtle floral overtones that suggest a tropical orchard in bloom.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mango Sour

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a pale ochre hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-grained head that dissipates gradually. The carbonation is moderate and persistent, creating a soft, pillowy mouthfeel from the outset. Light refraction through the glass reveals the pale wheat-based grist at the foundation of this style.

pale ochreclear, fine headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh, ripe mango—both stone-fruit sweetness and subtle floral overtones that suggest a tropical orchard in bloom. Beneath the prominent fruit, delicate wheat grain and a whisper of lactose creaminess provide a soft backdrop. The aroma is clean and inviting, with no sharp fermentation notes.

ripe mangofloral, tropicalsoft wheat undertone

◐ Taste

Mango arrives immediately on the palate with bright, natural fruit character balanced against a crisp, refreshing tartness that defines the sour profile. The lactose adds a gentle creaminess and subtle sweetness that prevents harshness, while the wheat grain provides texture and subtle body. Bitterness is minimal (9 IBU), allowing the fruit and acid to carry the composition through the mid-palate without astringency.

fruity, tart sourcreamy from lactoselow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the tropical fruit and acidity lingering pleasantly without lingering adhesiveness. A light, refreshing quality persists, inviting the next sip.

dry, refreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
75
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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