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Fiery Brew

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Iron Brew meets ginger: the soft-drink flavour Scotland knows, now with a subtle spice running through it and a touch of bubblegum. The brewery winks at Scotland's fiery gingers with the name, and the heat fades quickly, like a flush of the cheeks. 5% in a 440 ml can, vegan friendly, a 3 on the brewery's Sour Scale.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
bubblegumsourspicy
bubblegum
sour
spicy
fruity
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent bubblegum and candy-like sweetness, evoking the soft-drink character at the beer's heart.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fiery Brew

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains fine, delicate lacing around the glass as you drink. The beer presents a visually crisp and inviting aspect.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent bubblegum and candy-like sweetness, evoking the soft-drink character at the beer's heart. Beneath this sits a subtle warming spice—ginger and warmth without aggression—layered with a light tartness that signals the sour character. Light fruity esters add brightness and complexity to the bouquet.

bubblegum, candywarming ginger spicesoft tartnessfruity esters

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and accessible, with strong bubblegum and sweet candy notes dominating the palate. Spice develops in the mid-palate as a gentle warmth—ginger and subtle heat that dissipates quickly, leaving no harsh bite. A crisp, dry undercurrent and tart sour character balance the sweetness, keeping the beer refreshing and balanced throughout.

bubblegum sweetnessgentle ginger warmthcrisp, dry edgebalanced tartness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, with the spice fading rapidly like a flush of warmth across the cheeks. A lingering impression of bubblegum candy and light tartness remains on the palate without becoming cloying.

quick fadelingering candy notecrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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 Sour

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour?

Sour is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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