Black Cat Brewery GUMBALL

Name: Black Cat Brewery GUMBALL
Brand: Beer
SKU: 640f39ab1603da017dcd3c1d
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.08 (226 reviews)

Sour Ale 4.5 º

Black Cat Brewery

This Wild Specialty Beer, a collaboration with Smoky Dog, presents as a vibrant, smoothie-style ale bursting with tropical intensity. The sensory experience is dominated by the lush, aromatic profiles of pink guava and succulent papaya, while the sharp, acidic punch of passion fruit provides a necessary counterpoint to the beer's inherent sweetness. Beneath the fruit-forward exterior, a clean lactic tartness typical of modern sour fermentations keeps the palate refreshed. The result is a viscous, dessert-like ale where the exotic fruit trio creates a multi-layered, sun-drenched profile, balancing creamy textures with a bright, zesty finish that lingers on the tongue.

Appearance. Opaque and deeply turbid with a saturated, salmon-pink to soft orange hue reflecting the pink guava and papaya. It pours with a thick, frothy, pale-pink head that dissipates rapidly, leaving minimal lacing due to high fruit oil and pulp content.

Aroma. High intensity and fruit-dominant. Potent notes of musky, sweet pink guava and ripe papaya are immediate, followed closely by the sharp, floral tang of passion fruit. A background of clean, lemony lactic acidity is present, though no significant hop or malt character is discernible through the heavy fruit profile.

Taste. The palate is an explosion of tropical fruit, led by the creamy sweetness of papaya and the earthy richness of pink guava. A firm, refreshing acidity from the passion fruit and fermentation provides a sour backbone that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. Bitterness is non-existent, and the finish is lingering and fruity with a persistent tart edge.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and highly viscous with a thick, smoothie-like texture. Carbonation is moderate to low, providing just enough lift to the dense mouthfeel. There is no perceived alcohol warmth, and a slight fruit-derived pulpiness adds to the overall creaminess.

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