Style: Kettle or Quick Sour

ABV: 4.5 IBU: 5.0

85/100
Aroma: 9
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 5

Service Brewing Company Poolside Chills

What the brewers say

“Blackberries and black currant come through strong while the blueberries take a back seat. Vanilla gives it a berries-and-cream-like flavor. A hint of cherry from HBC 630 hops and hibiscus. Finishes tart and dry. Brewed in collaboration with Savannah Square Pops.”

What our panel thought

“This beer is a lot of fun, from its cotton candy–hued foam to its vibrant pink color. While the aroma is a little on the quiet side, the flavor cranks up the volume, delivering plenty of berry tartness with a little vanilla keeping it all in check without ever becoming cloying.”

What our editors thought

“Softly floral nose feels oddly subtle in such a bold-colored beer, and a light lemony lactic note hovers behind with a touch of caramel popcorn. Off-dry body pushes forward a citrus-berry tartness with a sharper tannic edge.”

Review printed in: Best in Beer 2022 (December-January 2023) (View All Issues)


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