Sloop Brewing Co. Blood Orange Crush

Name: Sloop Brewing Co. Blood Orange Crush
Brand: Beer
SKU: 637f51271603da6a5774ae4a
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.77 (1548 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 5 º

Sloop Brewing Co.

Sloop Brewing Co. Blood Orange Crush is a vibrant Wild Specialty Beer that captures the essence of fresh citrus in every sip. It pours with a distinct hazy orange-pink hue, immediately greeting the senses with a high intensity of blood orange and aromatic zest. The sensory profile is defined by a sharp, clean lactic acidity that balances the pithy fruit character perfectly. Subtle doughy malt notes provide a minimal backdrop, allowing the bright, tangy blood orange to lead the palate into a crisp, bone-dry finish. Effervescent carbonation enhances the refreshing nature of this tart ale, making it an expertly crafted, fruit-forward sensory experience.

Appearance. Deep orange to salmon-pink with a slight hazy opacity. Pours with a thin, fizzy white head that dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing. SRM 6-10 (heavily influenced by fruit).

Aroma. High intensity of fresh-squeezed blood orange and expressed citrus zest. Distinctly tart, lactic aroma with very low doughy malt in the background. No hop aroma or funky Brettanomyces notes are present; the profile is clean and fruit-focused.

Taste. Sharp, clean lactic sourness is the initial impression, followed immediately by bold blood orange fruitiness. The zest adds a slight pithy complexity. Malt flavor is very low, resembling white bread or raw flour. Bitterness is negligible, with the balance heavily slanted toward acidity and fruit. Finishes very dry and crisp with a lingering citrus tang.

Mouthfeel. Light body with a prickly, high carbonation that cleanses the palate. No perceived alcohol warmth at 5% ABV. Slight puckering astringency from the citrus zest and high acidity, with no creaminess.

Sensory Profile.