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Switzerland · American Wild Ale · 4% ABV
58%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Nagami Kumquat Sour if you want bright, citrus-forward funk,
Strawberry Sundae if you want creamy dessert sweetness.
Both sit at 4–4.5% ABV and 15 IBU, so they're equally approachable, but their fruit expression couldn't be more different. Nagami leans tart and aromatic—kumquat's natural pucker cuts through the wild yeast tang. Strawberry Sundae is softer, almost candy-like, with a lactose sweetness that rounds out the berry.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body and bitterness match within Δ 1. Strawberry Sundae runs a touch sweeter in sweetness (Δ 2). Nagami Kumquat Sour brings a distinct citrusy note that Strawberry Sundae doesn't.
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In words
Nagami Kumquat Sour
Nagami hits you with that distinct kumquat bite—bright, slightly bitter citrus pith without feeling harsh. The wild ale base is restrained; you're tasting the fruit, not funky Brett character taking over. There's a dry finish that makes you want another sip. It feels like a sour that respects the ingredient rather than hiding behind it.
Strawberry Sundae
Strawberry Sundae comes across almost creamy on the palate—that lactose is doing real work here. The strawberry reads as ripe and jammy, not tart, which contrasts nicely with the subtle wild yeast backdrop. There's a gentle sweetness that lingers without cloying. This one feels more like dessert than a true sour.
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