Tuletorn Brewing Plastic Palm Tree

Name: Tuletorn Brewing Plastic Palm Tree
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67dbf2071603da086d859271
Rating: 4.01 (125 reviews)

Sour Ale 4.8 º

Tuletorn Brewing

This Wild Specialty Beer is a vibrant, tropical-inspired smoothie sour that captures the essence of a sun-drenched escape. Intense, aromatic guava leads the sensory experience, joined by the zesty brightness of fresh orange and a lush, rounding sweetness from vanilla. The theme is realized through a thick, pulpy texture that feels substantial on the palate. Despite its indulgent smoothie character, a distinct tartness maintains balance, preventing the tropical fruit and vanilla from becoming cloying. It is a bold, modern interpretation of the style, emphasizing fruit-forward decadence and a creamy, lingering finish that highlights the interaction between acidity and specialty ingredients.

Appearance. Opaque and vibrant peach-orange hue with a thick, juice-like consistency. The head is pale pinkish-white with very low retention, quickly fading to a thin collar with minimal lacing.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics of ripe, tropical guava and freshly squeezed orange juice. A prominent, creamy vanilla note provides a milkshake-like quality. Very low lactic tartness is present, with no noticeable hop aroma or funk.

Taste. Initial impression is a burst of tart guava and sweet citrus. Mid-palate, the vanilla emerges to soften the acidity, creating a creamsicle-like effect. Bitterness is non-existent. The finish is long and fruit-heavy, leaving a lingering impression of tropical nectar and sweet cream.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and exceptionally viscous, bordering on a fruit purée texture. Carbonation is low to moderate, providing just enough lift to the heavy, pulpy body. Alcohol warmth is negligible.

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