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Tsingtao Brewing Co.

Tsingtao Brewing Co.
Grapefruit Flavored Sour Ale

Category: Flavored Ale

Date Tasted:
Country: China
Alcohol: 5%
86 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended

Tsingtao Brewing Co.
Grapefruit Flavored Sour Ale

Category: Flavored Ale

Date Tasted:
Country: China
Alcohol: 5%
Deep amber color. Aromas and flavors of citrus peel and grapefruit with a satiny, tart, spritzy, dry medium body and an interesting, medium-long finish that presents overtones of ruby red grapefruit, citric acid, and popcorn. Lots of grapefruit intensity.

Tasting Info

Beer Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: citrus peel and grapefruit
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with overtones of ruby red grapefruit, citric acid, and popcorn
Bitterness Bitterness: None
Enjoy Enjoy: on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Shepherd’s Pie, Cassoulet, Sauerbraten
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Lots of grapefruit intensity.

The Importer

Crown Imports LLC

The Importer
1 South Dearborn St Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603
USA
1 312-873-9600

Flavored Ale

Beer Glass Shaker Pint Amber.jpg
Serve in a Shaker Pint Glass
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