Ti-Zeste presents as a vibrantly refreshing Straight Sour Beer, defined by its sharp lactic acidity and the punchy integration of raspberry and lime. The sensory profile is led by a bright, zesty citrus aroma and the jammy, floral essence of ripe raspberries, which dominate the clean fermentation profile. A lean malt backbone provides just enough crackery support to balance the intense tartness without detracting from the fruit. Despite the absence of alcohol, the experience remains intensely crisp and effervescent, finishing bone-dry with a lingering tang of lime zest and red berry skins, capturing the essence of a modern fruited sour.
Appearance.Light pink to soft ruby hue (3-6 SRM); pinkish-white, dense head with poor retention; somewhat hazy due to fruit additions and effervescent carbonation.
Aroma.High intensity of clean lactic sourness and zesty lime; moderate to high fruity character of fresh raspberry; no hop aroma; subtle crackery and grainy malt notes in the background.
Taste.Clean, dominant lactic sourness immediately hits the palate, followed by tangy lime and juicy raspberry flavors. Hop bitterness is undetectable. The malt flavor is minimal, offering a slight bready or crackery character. No hop flavor. The finish is very dry and crisp with a lingering fruit tartness.
Mouthfeel.Light body; high carbonation providing an effervescent and prickly sensation; no alcohol warmth; crisp acidity with no detectable astringency.
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