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Lil Tropic

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Juicy pineapple and zesty grapefruit sit on a tangy sour base, light, crushable and bright at just 4.5%. The brewery sells it as holiday-in-a-can energy, and a 3 on its Sour Scale keeps the tang friendly rather than sharp. Sold in a 440 ml can, vegan friendly, made with malted barley. Think of it as a tropical tipple.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by juicy tropical fruit notes—ripe pineapple and zesty grapefruit lead immediately.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lil Tropic

◎ Appearance

Lil Tropic presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of kettle sours. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. Visually inviting and clean, the beer's light color and transparency signal its approachable, crushable nature.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by juicy tropical fruit notes—ripe pineapple and zesty grapefruit lead immediately. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle tangy undertone from the sour base, kept restrained by the beer's modest 10 IBU. Malted barley contributes a light, biscuity foundation that grounds the bright citrus aromatics without overwhelming them.

ripe pineapplezesty grapefruitlight citrusgentle tartness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors expanding across the palate—pineapple juice and grapefruit zest layer smoothly over a tangy, fruit-forward sour base. The sour character remains friendly and integrated, sitting at position 3 on the brewery's Sour Scale, never sharp or aggressive. Mid-palate maintains brightness and refreshment; low residual sweetness keeps the beer dry and food-friendly.

juicy tropical fruitcitrus-forwardtart but balanceddry and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, leaving behind lingering citrus and a gentle tartness that fades gracefully. No astringency or harshness remains—the aftertaste is simply bright, dry, and inviting of another sip.

clean drycitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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