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Cherry Cola Float

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Juicy, refreshing cherry and zingy caramel-cola sit on a mixed-fermentation base, topped off with a big scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream. The nostalgic cola float gets a Vault City twist at 4.5%, a 2 on the brewery's Sour Scale. Brewed with malted barley and oats, and the lactose means it carries milk.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward 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
fruityvanillajuicy
fruity
vanilla
juicy
caramel
sour
tart
Aroma
Bright cherry and vanilla notes dominate immediately, supported by a subtle caramel-cola sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cherry Cola Float

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate, persistent white head. Fine carbonation creates a steady stream of bubbles, while the foam clings evenly to the glass with refined lacework. The visual profile signals a well-integrated, approachable refreshment.

pale strawclearfine carbonationpersistent foam lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright cherry and vanilla notes dominate immediately, supported by a subtle caramel-cola sweetness. The mixed fermentation provides a gentle tartness that lifts the fruit without sharpness, while a soft oat-derived roundness underpins the nose. Creamy lactose adds a whisper of dairy smoothness to the overall bouquet.

ripe cherryvanilla creamcaramel-colasubtle tartnesssoft oat notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy cherry and vanilla custard, carried on a light, creamy mouthfeel from oats and lactose. Caramel sweetness and a gentle sour bite interplay across the mid-palate, creating a nostalgic float-like sensation without excess sugar. Moderate dryness emerges toward the swallow, balancing the initial sweetness and keeping the beer from feeling cloying.

cherry-forwardcreamy vanillalightly tartjuicy, refreshingbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

Dry, clean exit with fading cherry and vanilla notes lingering softly on the palate. The modest alcohol (4.5%) and low bitterness allow the sour character to define the aftertaste without harshness.

dry finishlingering vanillaclean aftertaste
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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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