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Switzerland · American Wild Ale · 4% ABV
58%
Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Nagami Kumquat Sour if you want bright, citrus-forward acidity that feels almost tea-like,
Strawberry Sundae if you want dessert-driven funk with velvet mouthfeel.
Both sit at 4–4.5% ABV and 15 IBU, so neither will muscle you around—they're sippers. The real split is whether you're chasing tart refreshment or creamy indulgence.
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 immediate kumquat tartness—it's not just citrus, it's *candied* citrus with this strange mineral bite underneath. The wild ale fermentation does something interesting here; there's a faint leather note that grounds the brightness instead of letting it float away. It's dry enough to drink three of these without feeling cloyed, and the finish snaps clean.
Strawberry Sundae
Strawberry Sundae smells like a pastry before you drink it—there's lactose sweetness mixed with actual strawberry funk, not strawberry extract. On the tongue it's soft, almost creamy, with the wild fermentation adding a subtle barnyard whisper beneath the fruit. The acidity is there but muted, playing support to the dessert-like body.
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