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POG Kettle Sour

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Slightly tart with a hint of passionfruit, orange and guava, this golden kettle sour finishes dry and stays light at 4.5% ABV. It has been pouring at The Lost Abbey's own tasting rooms through 2026, including The Confessional by The Lost Abbey, a venue carrying the brewery's name.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtropicaltart
sour
tropical
tart
orange
Aroma
Bright tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with distinct passionfruit and guava notes layered beneath citrus impressions of orange zest.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for POG Kettle Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A delicate white head forms with modest retention and fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, maintaining steady bead throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with distinct passionfruit and guava notes layered beneath citrus impressions of orange zest. A subtle herbaceous character emerges from restrained noble hop additions, while the fermentation remains clean with no notable yeast-derived esters or phenols.

tropical fruitpassionfruitorange zestclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry presents a crisp tartness balanced by delicate tropical sweetness. The mid-palate develops the guava and orange character with a dry sensation building toward the swallow. Bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the fruit and sour complexity to lead while maintaining refreshing acidity throughout.

tarttropicaldrylight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes fading gradually. No harsh bite remains; the brief aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drycitrusrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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