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Bigger Zestier Cola

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Zesty lemon, sweet caramel and the thirst-quenching flavours of a favourite soda, made even bigger at 8%. It belongs to the brewery's Soda Series, which aims for the nostalgic nights of video-rental trips and pizza with an ice-cold soda. The idea is the classic soda flavour, with the lemon and caramel dialled up rather than softened.

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
caramelcitrusyorange
caramel
citrusy
orange
fruity
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lemon zest and candied orange peel, underscored by subtle caramel malt sweetness.
also:sour
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bigger Zestier Cola

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A generous white head forms quickly and maintains fine Schaumhaftung down the glass. Active carbonation is evident throughout, lending the beer visual liveliness.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright lemon zest and candied orange peel, underscored by subtle caramel malt sweetness. A gentle funky character emerges beneath, typical of Vault City's sour house strain, adding complexity without obscuring the front-facing citrus and confectionery notes.

lemon zestcaramel sweetnessorange peelsubtle funk

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with pronounced caramel and citrus flavours playing in equal measure. The mid-palate balances zesty acidity and tart fruit against a controlled dryness, while underlying sour tang emerges gradually without overwhelming. Bitterness remains restrained at just 10 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit to dominate.

caramel-drivencitrus-forwardtart acidityclean dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with lemon and caramel in gentle equilibrium, fading to a crisp and thirst-inducing dryness. The finish remains refreshing and inviting rather than complex.

dry aftertastelingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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