Style: Kombucha (Hard)

ABV: 4.5

86/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	16
Mouthfeel:	4

Full Sail Brewing Co KYLA Hibiscus Lime

What the brewers say

A brilliant red brew with hibiscus flowers and a tart twist of lime. Gluten free, vegan, 0 sugar, live cultures.

What our panel thought

Limeade. Cherry limeade in the radiant pink color without the cherry in the aroma and flavor, but a faint floral note. Aroma lands with a touch of complementary acetic-acid notes and a pungent lime. Flavor matches the aroma but heads further down the path with the lime character—verging on the squeeze-bottle lime from the grocery store with no expiration date. The hibiscus drives the deep pink color and a nice floral finish. The carb level is medium, and there is a just a touch of sweetness to counter the tannins from the tea/hibiscus, keeping the drinkability high. Nicely done although some might prefer a more lactic tartness over the acetic.

What our editors thought

Lime soda on the nose, but the shocking magenta creates a beautiful cognitive dissonance. The sip pulls off a magic trick—simultaneously sweet yet dry, bold yet restrained. It’s cleverly constructed without feeling forced.

Review printed in: Beyond Beer: Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha, and More (Apr-May 2021) (View All Issues)

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