Brew York ~ Cherry Kola 4.5% Cherry Kola Bottle Sour VG
Brew York's Cherry Kola Bottle Sour is a nostalgic nod to the classic cola candy, harmoniously blending tart and sweet profiles. This sour beer showcases a vibrant burst of cherry and the caramel sweetness reminiscent of the beloved fizzy drink, accompanied by a tantalizingly tangy finish.
Interesting Fact: This beer is a part of Brew York's Sweet Shop mini-series, aiming to capture the essence of favourite childhood candies. The addition of caramel colouring (E150) helps achieve the soda-like appearance and flavour, enhancing the authenticity of the cola experience.
Food Pairing: Ideal with rich and creamy desserts such as cheesecake or vanilla ice cream to balance its acidity. For a savoury twist, pair it with spicy barbecue dishes where its sweet tang can cut through the fat and spice.
Disruption IS Brewing x Indie Rabble ~ Talk To Your Alchemist 6.3% Blackberry Rhubarb Kettle Sour VG
This collaborative kettle sour strikes a perfect balance between the tartness of blackberries and the earthy sweetness of rhubarb, with a hint of vanilla adding a luxurious smoothness. The result is a complex, golden sour that truly feels like alchemy in a glass.
Interesting Fact: The metaphorical gold conjured by this beer is achieved through a meticulous blending of flavours that are both bold and balanced, showcasing the innovative spirit of both breweries involved in this collaboration.
Food Pairing: This beer pairs beautifully with goat cheese salads or creamy desserts like panna cotta. Its tart and fruity notes also make it a refreshing companion to rich, fatty fish like salmon.
Yonder ~ Raspberry Gose 5.0% Raspberry Gose VG
Yonder's Raspberry Gose is an explosion of fresh raspberry flavour, using a staggering 170 grams per litre of British raspberries. This Gose is refreshingly tart, with a full, smoothie-like body and a hint of salty brine from Cornish Sea salt, which intriguingly balances the beer's fruity sweetness.
Interesting Fact: The substantial use of local raspberries not only supports regional agriculture but also ensures the vibrant freshness of the fruit flavours, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the Gose.
Food Pairing: This raspberry-packed beer is a fantastic match for seafood, especially shellfish, where its salinity and tartness complement the natural flavours. It's also great with light salads or as a palate cleanser between rich, creamy courses.
Track ~ Lipari 5.0% Lemon Sour
Track's Lipari is a bold celebration of lemon, offering a spectrum from sour to sweet. This lemon sour is crafted to mimic the experience of sherbet lemons: puckeringly tart yet backed by a balanced sweetness, making it intensely refreshing and aromatic.
Interesting Fact: Named after the volcanic Aeolian Island, Lipari mirrors the island's vibrant and dynamic nature through its explosive citrus flavours and effervescent character.
Food Pairing: Perfect with grilled poultry or fish, where its citrusy tang helps to brighten the dish. Alternatively, pair it with light pastries or lemon-flavored desserts to enhance the lemon profiles.
Vault City ~ Strawberry White Choc Crunch Doughnut 4.1% Pastry Sour
Vault City's Strawberry White Choc Crunch Doughnut is a symphony of dessert flavours in a glass, layering rich strawberry jam, creamy white chocolate, and a delightful crunch of honeycomb. This pastry sour is both bold and playful, offering a taste experience that mirrors a decadent, fruit-filled doughnut.
Interesting Fact: Vault City excels in transforming traditional dessert elements into complex beer experiences, using real fruit and creative adjuncts like honeycomb to achieve a remarkable depth of flavour that resonates with the nostalgia of favourite sweets.
Food Pairing: This beer pairs splendidly with light, creamy desserts such as strawberry shortcake or white chocolate mousse, which echo its primary flavours. It's also enjoyable with salty snacks like pretzels, which contrast beautifully with its sweet profile.
Vault City ~ Rhubarb Blackberry Swirl Doughnut 4.3% Pastry Sour
With a tantalizing mix of tart rhubarb and sweet blackberries topped with a swirl of vanilla, Vault City's Rhubarb Blackberry Swirl Doughnut offers a delightful balance of flavours. This pastry sour marries the zing of seasonal fruit with the comforting sweetness of a doughnut, creating a unique beer treat.
Interesting Fact: Vault City uses its distinctive house culture for fermentation, allowing for a layered complexity and vibrant fruit expression that brings out the best in the rhubarb and blackberry flavours, making each sip reminiscent of biting into a freshly filled doughnut.
Food Pairing: This vibrant sour is excellent alongside rich, creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert, which will complement its fruity tartness. It's also fantastic with dark chocolate desserts, providing a lovely contrast to the chocolate's bitter notes.
Gweilo ~ Rainbow Sherbet Sour 4.5% Rainbow Sherbet Sour
Gweilo's Rainbow Sherbet Sour offers a delightful journey through layers of raspberry, lemon zest, and a sour base, achieving a balanced interplay between sweetness and tartness. This beer is like a scoop of rainbow sherbet, offering a refreshing, effervescent experience that invokes childhood delight.
Interesting Fact: Gweilo utilizes a combination of raspberry purée and lemon zest to craft a flavour profile that not only mimics the classic sherbet dessert but also enhances the natural tartness of the beer, making for an invigorating drink perfect for any season.
Food Pairing: Enjoy this vibrant sour with fruity desserts like a fresh fruit tart or lemon sorbet, which will complement its zesty character. It also pairs well with spicy foods, as the sweet and sour elements can cool down the heat.
Pastore ~ Spritz 2.5% Lemon & Lime Fruited Sour VG
Pastore's Spritz is a lightly alcoholic take on the classic soda flavours of lemon and lime, offering a refreshing and zesty taste profile that's both invigorating and thirst-quenching. This low ABV beer is crisp, with a spritzy carbonation that enhances its drinkability and appeal.
Interesting Fact: Emulating the light and refreshing qualities of Sprite, this beer integrates real citrus flavours, providing a natural zest that elevates the sour notes, making it a standout in the category of sessionable, fruit-forward sours.
Food Pairing: The citrusy crispness of Spritz pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes, such as grilled shrimp or a citrusy ceviche, where its flavours can truly shine. It's also a great match for a fresh garden salad or citrus-based vinaigrettes.