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Paloma

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A sour ale built around the cocktail of the same name. Pilsner and wheat malt with oats and flaked wheat give a soft, fluffy base that is only partly acidified, and agave syrup catches the sharp edge. The wort runs through a hop back filled with hibiscus flowers, which leaves a pink tinge, and grapefruit and lime go in at the end of fermentation. Floral, citric and gently sweet, with the acidity kept in check.

ABV
5%
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
citrusyfloralwheat
citrusy
floral
wheat
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and lime zest lead—followed by subtle floral notes from the hibiscus and oat-derived softness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paloma

◎ Appearance

A pale, luminous pink hue dominates the glass, the result of hibiscus flowers running through the hop back during the brew. The beer presents with excellent clarity despite its wheat and oat base, crowned by a delicate, persistent white head that leaves fine lacing along the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and even, appropriate to the style.

pale pinkclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus—grapefruit and lime zest lead—followed by subtle floral notes from the hibiscus and oat-derived softness. A gentle sweetness from the agave syrup sits beneath, tempering any sharpness without dominating. The overall impression is refreshing and nuanced, with no harsh alcohol notes despite the clean fermentation.

grapefruit, lime zesthibiscus floralityagave sweetnesscrisp and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and pillowy, the wheat and oat malts providing a creamy mouthfeel that immediately distinguishes this from harsher sours. Citrus and subtle tartness develop through the mid-palate, with the acidity balanced rather than aggressive—the agave syrup acts as a brake, catching the sour edge before it overwhelms. Finish is dry and floral, with the wheat malt providing a gentle, lingering base note.

creamy mouthfeelbalanced aciditycitric and tartdry wheat finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, fading from citric tartness into a whisper of floral sweetness and grain. The refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip without any cloying residue.

clean and drygently floral decayrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
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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About Sour Ale

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