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Lacto-Kooler Red

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Red is another rendition of Voodoo's Lacto-Kooler sour ale and brings a punchy tropical twist at 5.5% ABV. It is a seasonal beer, scheduled for April through June 2027. Voodoo has brewed in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, and the Meadville brewery makes many of its flagship and seasonal beers.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
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
sourtropicalfruity
sour
tropical
fruity
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit notes—passion fruit and guava dominate—layered over a soft, slightly tart character from the Lactobacillus fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lacto-Kooler Red

◎ Appearance

Lacto-Kooler Red presents a pale golden hue with subtle amber undertones, reflecting its modest SRM of 5. The beer displays excellent clarity with fine carbonation that rises in steady streams. A delicate white head forms and gradually recedes, leaving minimal lacing on the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit notes—passion fruit and guava dominate—layered over a soft, slightly tart character from the Lactobacillus fermentation. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle cereal quality from the base Malz, with no aggressive hop aroma despite the clean brewing profile. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting rather than assertive.

tropical fruitpassion fruitbright sournesssubtle grain

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately sour with a clean lactic tartness that coats the palate without harshness. Mid-palate reveals tropical stone fruits and citrus notes that dance alongside the acidity, while the low IBU of 10 keeps bitterness nearly absent. The finish is crisp and dry, with the sourness lingering pleasantly and the tropical character fading into a clean, refreshing conclusion.

tarttropical fruitclean sournesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with the sour character providing structure and the tropical notes fading gracefully. A subtle, mouth-watering dryness persists, inviting another sip.

dryrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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

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