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Orange Creamsicle

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Juicy oranges and creamy vanilla sit on a tangy mixed-fermentation base, a delicately tart take on the nostalgic orange creamsicle ice lolly. At 4.8% it turns a frozen treat into a sour for the glass. The brewery sets the flavour of the lolly as its target, so expect orange first, cream right behind, and a tart edge that stays delicate.

ABV
4.8%
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
orangevanillasour
orange
vanilla
sour
tart
juicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant fresh orange—both juice and zest—followed immediately by creamy vanilla that recalls the nostalgic confection.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Orange Creamsicle

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles into fine lacing. The beer shows bright, translucent color typical of lower-alcohol fruited sours, with gentle carbonation evident in steady streams of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant fresh orange—both juice and zest—followed immediately by creamy vanilla that recalls the nostalgic confection. Beneath these prominent notes lies a gentle tartness and subtle fruity complexity from the mixed fermentation, without aggressive acidity or fermented funk.

bright orangecreamy vanillagently tartfruit-forward

◐ Taste

Orange dominates the entry with juicy, candied character complemented by a soft vanilla cream that rounds the mid-palate. The mixed fermentation delivers a restrained tartness that remains delicate and refined rather than puckering, with a dry undercurrent that prevents the beer from becoming cloying despite its dessert-like foundation.

orange-drivencreamy mouthfeelrestrained tartdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish fades cleanly with persistent orange and vanilla lingering gently on the palate. Tartness tapers to a whisper, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean faderefreshingdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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