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Apple Maple Pecan

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Crisp apple bite, sweet maple syrup and a dusting of nutty pecan, a warming autumn sour with decadent dessert vibes. Mixed-culture fermentation gives it the sour edge that holds the sweetness up at 8%. Brewed with barley, wheat and oats, and the allergen note lists nuts, which follows from the pecan.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sournuttyfruity
sour
nutty
fruity
wheat
tart
Aroma
Fresh apple dominates the nose, presenting crisp green and orchard fruit notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Apple Maple Pecan

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with exceptional clarity, revealing the beer's light body and delicate construction. A modest white head forms initially but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation appears lively and fine, appropriate to the fruited sour style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh apple dominates the nose, presenting crisp green and orchard fruit notes. Underlying maple syrup sweetness emerges in the mid-range, accompanied by subtle pecan nuttiness that adds warmth without dominating. Mixed-culture fermentation contributes a gentle, restrained sourness to the bouquet rather than aggressive acidity.

crisp applemaple syruppecan nuttinessmixed-culture fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright sour acidity that frames rather than overwhelms the adjunct character. Apple and maple sweetness develop across the mid-palate, balanced by the sour structure and a grainy, wheat-forward base that prevents cloying. Pecan adds a subtle nutty dimension and a hint of tannin in the body, while the 8% ABV provides warmth without heat.

bright sour acidityapple-maple balancegrainy wheatwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish transitions from sweet to pleasantly dry, with lingering apple tartness and a faint pecan aftertaste. The sour edge persists without becoming sharp, leaving the palate refreshed and primed for the next sip.

tart-to-dryapple lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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