4 Hands Passion Fruit Prussia
What the brewers say
“The Passion Fruit Prussia is our nontraditional look at the classic Berliner weisse style. Brewed with a generous amount of passionfruit, this beer pours golden in color with a nice tart finish. A perfect complement to the summer heat.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Lychee nuts, but then some hints of guava, peach, pineapple, and passionfruit. The nose is all about the funky fruit, without much fermentation character. Some acidity, with some musty background and no hops aroma.”
Flavor: “Sweet with some tropical fruit flavors, and Tutti Frutti gum notes. A hint of lychee, but then a much stronger pulpy orange juice, cut with passionfruit. Sour complexity seems tied to the fruit. No discernable malt or hops bitterness. Finishes with just enough fruit and tartness lingering to entice the next sip.”
Overall: “Fruit-forward, juicy, and mouthwatering. Nice exotic tropical fruit flavors, but maybe a touch over the top. Could be a bit dryer and more balanced, considering the sweetness is so heavy on the finish. Overall, a well-executed base beer that’s enhanced with complex tropical fruit notes.”