Toolbox Cucumberliner

“Sweet cucumber nose with a touch of watermelon juice and rind. Clean, gentle acidity tempered by earthy cucumber. Bright acidity helps cut some of the sweetness and maintain drinkability. Would like more carbonation, but overall well-executed.”

**Aroma:** “Starts with a unique “crushed SweeTarts” aroma up front with a mix of funky esters in the back. There’s a strong juicy lemon acidity from the *Lacto* funk that lingers nicely with the ripe, juicy stone-fruit notes. Hints of white bread toast from the malt contribute to the complexity.” **Flavor:** “Strong citrus sourness, with bright acidity and some fruity sweetness. The juicy peach and apricot open up the flavor, followed quickly by tart lemon juice. The acidity takes over for a brief second, allowing the cereal malt quality to come back in the dry finish.” **Overall:** “This is a complex and distinctly tart kettle sour with subdued fruit overall, but it’s a decent beer that allows the sourness to be the focal point. The acidity is a bit dominant and masks a lot of the other characteristics, but it’s a delicious and refreshing kettle-sour example.”

**Aroma:** “Melon-like fruit sweetness is pronounced in the nose with some underlying honey notes, and some light lemon-like tartness in the back. Fruit-forward and sweet up front. Muted overall with a light sour and saltiness.” **Flavor:** “A lactic tartness hits up front followed by some melon-fruit sweetness that helps to balance and cut through the acidity. The acidity and melon sweetness carry through the light and sweet finish. The saltiness only adds to the melon sweetness, which transitions to a medium-sour finish.” **Overall:** “A nice blend with some melon sweetness that goes well with the salt character. The carbonation level is a little low, but still enjoyable. Big sourness with a touch of watermelon sweetness creates a great combination. Very drinkable and pleasing.”