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Strawberry Shortcake Fandango

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Sweet, macerated strawberries open this fruited sour, followed by a fluffy vanilla-whip middle and a crumbly shortbread finish. The brewery calls it a doll of a fruited sour. It has 5.8% ABV and carries the Fandango name, under which Toppling Goliath of Decorah, Iowa, brews its fruited sours. The brewery is known for IPAs and barrel-aged stouts.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruityberryvanilla
fruity
berry
vanilla
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, macerated strawberry that dominates the sensory profile, accompanied by prominent vanilla notes reminiscent of whipped cream.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Strawberry Shortcake Fandango

◎ Appearance

A pale, straw-colored brew with excellent clarity and a bright, golden-yellow hue characteristic of its low SRM. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Effervescence is lively and visible throughout.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, macerated strawberry that dominates the sensory profile, accompanied by prominent vanilla notes reminiscent of whipped cream. Subtle fruity esters underscore the adjunct character, with minimal hop presence and no apparent malt backbone—the aromatics remain fruit-forward and dessert-like.

fresh strawberryvanilla creamfruit-forward

◐ Taste

Sweet strawberry fruit leads the palate with a soft, fluffy vanilla middle that recalls the dessert inspiration. Gentle sourness and tartness provide structure without dominating, while a subtle creamy mouthfeel softens the edges. The finish dries gradually, revealing a shortbread-like crumbly quality that fades cleanly.

sweet fruitcreamy vanillagentle sour

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshing and dry, with lingering strawberry notes that fade to a faint vanilla warmth. Clean departure leaves little residue on the palate.

dry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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 Fruited Sour

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What is a Fruited Sour?

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