Chroust Exotic Fruit Salad

Name: Chroust Exotic Fruit Salad
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6320b8cc1603da6762ef15d0
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.83 (354 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 5.4 º

Chroust

Exotic Fruit Salad lives up to its name, presenting a vibrant Wild Specialty Beer experience. The sensory profile is dominated by a tropical triad of succulent Mango, sharp Passion Fruit, and a softening hint of ripe Banana. The wild fermentation lends a refreshing lactic acidity that cuts through the fruit's natural sweetness, creating a bright, zesty profile. This beer balances the tropical intensity with a subtle, earthy funk, leading to a crisp and dry finish. It is an assertive sensory fruit bomb where the tartness of the passion fruit and the creamy undertones of banana harmonize with a base that is both complex and highly approachable.

Appearance. Deep gold to pale orange (6-8 SRM) with a persistent hazy glow from the heavy fruit additions. It pours with a moderate, off-white head that shows fair retention for a sour style, leaving light lacing.

Aroma. High intensity tropical bouquet. Freshly sliced mango and tart passion fruit provide the primary drive, supported by a distinct, sweet banana ester. Underlying the fruit is a moderate lactic tartness and a faint, funky wild fermentation character; hop aroma is absent.

Taste. A sharp, refreshing burst of lactic acidity immediately cleanses the palate. Dominant flavors of tropical mango and tangy passion fruit are front and center, while the banana adds a subtle, smoothing fruit sweetness in the mid-palate. The malt is a minimal, cracker-like backdrop. Bitterness is very low, allowing the sourness to lead into a dry, fruity, and remarkably clean finish.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a slightly creamy texture likely enhanced by the banana. Carbonation is moderate-high, providing a lively, spritzy sensation that accentuates the tartness. Alcohol warmth is minimal, and there is a very slight fruit-skin astringency.

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