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Lacto-Kooler

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Tart, with a touch of sweetness: this sour ale is one of Voodoo's ten flagships, at 5.5% ABV. The brewery has been making beer in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, and the Meadville brewery, where new recipes are developed, makes many of its flagship and seasonal beers.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartsour
tart
sour
Aroma
Bright citric acidity dominates the nose, with subtle green apple and white wine notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lacto-Kooler

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that leave delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated throughout the body.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

Bright citric acidity dominates the nose, with subtle green apple and white wine notes. Minimal malt presence allows the fermentation character to shine, revealing hints of white stone fruit and gentle herbaceous undertones from restrained noble hops.

tart citrusgreen applewhite wine notesherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate tartness that frames a delicate sweetness, creating pleasant tension. Mid-palate develops crisp acidity balanced by gentle residual fruit sugars, while the low 10 IBU bitter charge remains nearly imperceptible. Clean fermentation and light body allow the sour character to express itself without harshness.

tart–sweet balancebrisk acidityclean fermentationlight body

◑ Finish

Dry finish with lingering citric notes and a refreshing drying sensation across the palate. The aftertaste fades cleanly without cloying sweetness or harsh bite.

dry finishcitric fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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 Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

Sour Ale 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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