Ārpus Brewing Co. Red Grape X Blueberry X Peach X Pineapple X Vanilla Smoothie Sour Ale

Overview

Ārpus combines red grape, blueberry, peach, pineapple and vanilla in a velvety smooth smoothie sour from Latvia. At 4.5% ABV, this 440ml beer delivers intense fruit character wrapped in creamy body.

Tasting Notes

The glass reveals a thick, hazy texture. On the nose, expect blueberry and ripe peach with subtle grape sweetness in the background. The palate brings tropical notes: pineapple provides freshness while vanilla creates a soft, rounded finish. The sourness stays subtle, allowing the fruit to take center stage.

Brewery

Ārpus Brewing Co. from Latvia specializes in smoothie sours with extreme fruit loads. Their recipes often combine five or more ingredients, resulting in thick, dessert-like beers far removed from traditional sour styles.

Serving

Serve well chilled (4-6°C) in a tulip glass that gives the fruit aromas room to shine.