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Pehmokallo Candy

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Forest berries pack this fruit-forward sour with a refreshing sweet-sour tang. It was dreamed up with the brewery's Finnish friends and is inspired by the unmistakable flavour of a favourite candy. At 5% it rates a 3 on the Sour Scale, and lactose and oats sit alongside the barley in the recipe, so it contains milk.

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
berryfruitysour
berry
fruity
sour
tart
Aroma
Forest berries dominate the nose—wild strawberry, blackcurrant, and subtle red fruits blend into a cohesive, jammy bouquet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pehmokallo Candy

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a fine ring. The carbonation is bright and lively, creating a luminous appearance characteristic of well-executed fruited sours. Light lacing clings to the glass with each sip.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Forest berries dominate the nose—wild strawberry, blackcurrant, and subtle red fruits blend into a cohesive, jammy bouquet. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, creamy note from the oats and lactose, grounding the aromatics. A gentle tartness emerges as the beer warms, hinting at the balanced acidity to come.

forest berrieswild strawberryblackcurrantcreamy notes

◐ Taste

Entry is fruit-forward and refreshing, with berry sweetness immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate develops a pleasant sweet-sour interplay, with lactose and oats providing a creamy body that softens the tartness. Low bitterness (10 IBU) remains nearly imperceptible, allowing the candy-like berry character and gentle sour tang to define the experience.

berry-sweetcreamy mouthfeelbalanced tartnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and fairly dry, with residual berry flavors fading gracefully. A lingering tart note persists without harshness, inviting another sip.

dry finishberry fadetart persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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