Description
This is a Sour Pale Ale that doesn't hold back. It’s designed to be lean, tart, and incredibly refreshing, acting as the perfect palate cleanser after a few heavy IPAs. The brewery tagline for this one is "this'll tighten you up," and they aren't kidding!
The Lowdown
- The Style: A Kettle Sour / Sour Pale Ale. It combines the refreshing tartness of a sour with the bright, hoppy aromatics of a modern pale.
- The Stats: It sits at a sessionable 4.5% ABV, making it light on its feet and very easy to come back to.
- The Vibe: Sharp, citrusy, and bracing. It’s a "summer in a can" brew that’s completely Vegan friendly.
The Build
They’ve kept the recipe focused and punchy to let the acidity and the fruit profile shine:
- The Hops (Citra): This beer is a showcase for Citra hops. While they usually bring tropical sweetness, in this sour environment, they lean heavily into their lemon zest, lime, and tart grapefruit characteristics.
- The Sourness: A clean lactic acidity provides a sharp, refreshing "zing" that balances beautifully with the citrus-forward hop notes.
Tasting Notes
On the pour, it’s a bright, pale straw colour with a light, fizzy white head. The aroma is a total citrus explosion—think fresh lemon peel and a hint of green apple. The first sip is bracingly tart; you get an immediate hit of sharp lemon and lime, followed by a subtle, biscuity malt sweetness that tries to round off the edges. It finishes bone-dry and incredibly crisp, with a lingering, mouth-watering acidity that leaves you ready for the next gulp.
