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Raspberry Sour

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Raspberry takes over: intense fruit aroma, bold, tart and juicy, resting on a delicate sour finish. That finish comes from the brewery's house mixed culture, and the beer is vegan friendly at 5% in a 440 ml can. The brewery pitches it as a toast to Scotland's berries. Currently sold out in the shop.

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
fruityberrytart
fruity
berry
tart
sour
juicy
Aroma
Raspberry dominates the nose with an intense, immediately recognisable fruit presence.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raspberry Sour

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a gently effervescent impression characteristic of the style. The colour reflects the fruit-forward nature of this sour ale.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Raspberry dominates the nose with an intense, immediately recognisable fruit presence. Behind the berry character lies a subtle tartness and a clean, fermented quality from the house mixed culture. The aroma is juicy and inviting, with minimal hop or malt character—the fruit is unmistakably at the forefront.

intense raspberrytart berryfermented cleanlinessfruit-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold, juicy raspberry fruit that fills the mouth immediately. Tartness builds through the mid-palate, creating a bright acidity that is balanced rather than harsh. The low IBU allows the fruit and sourness to take centre stage, while the delicate malt base provides just enough structure to support the dominant berry character.

bold berry juicepronounced tartnessbright acidityclean fermentation

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry finish follows the fruit's departure, with the house mixed culture's gentle sourness lingering pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshing and berry-tinged, without any sharp edges or lingering bitterness.

drygently sourrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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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