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Baklava Drizzleberry Cheesecake

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Rich cheesecake creaminess and subtle honey sweetness are balanced by zesty lemon juice, juicy strawberries and blackberries, with a nutty pistachio twist. The concept was created by the team at The Wee Vault, who know the flavours of Vault City well. A pastry-style sour at 8% that reads like dessert, with the lemon keeping the sweetness in check.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
sourcitrusyberry
sour
citrusy
berry
nutty
juicy
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with creamy cheesecake richness, layered with zesty lemon citrus and jammy berry fruit—strawberry and blackberry dominate.
also:tart,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baklava Drizzleberry Cheesecake

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a fine lacing. The beer presents a translucent, luminous appearance with gentle carbonation evident in its persistent effervescence.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingtranslucent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with creamy cheesecake richness, layered with zesty lemon citrus and jammy berry fruit—strawberry and blackberry dominate. A subtle honey sweetness and nutty pistachio character emerge beneath, creating a complex aromatic profile that reads distinctly like dessert.

creamy cheesecakezesty lemonjammy berriesnutty pistachiohoney sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with velvety creaminess that coats the mouth, balanced immediately by bright acidity and tart berry notes. Mid-palate reveals honeyed sweetness and pistachio nuttiness, while lemon juice provides structural acidity that prevents cloying. The sour character remains restrained but present, framing the dessert-like flavors without overwhelming them.

creamybright acidityberry tarthoneybalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

A clean, moderately dry finish with lingering citrus acidity and subtle nutty dryness. The aftertaste echoes the creamy-sour interplay, leaving a refreshing, dessert-like impression without excessive sweetness.

cleancitrus aciditymoderate finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
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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About Pastry Sour

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What is a Pastry Sour?

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