Mango Dragon Imperial Smoothie
Untitled Art

 

With the full intent of creating a Hawaiian Punch in a beer can, Untitled Art teams up Xul Beer as they turn to mango, passionfruit and prickly pear to achieve such a flavor, and doing so with imperial status alcohol to boot.

The Mango Dragonfruit version of Fruit Smoothie pours with a strikingly colorful deep mauve that's held tight with a heavy pectin haze. As a tantalizing scent of tropical fruit, citrus, apple and a curious tart twang all tease the nose before its first sip reveals a creamy and sweet upstart of taffy, cereal and sweet cream.

As the flavors evolve on the middle palate, its full and fruity flavors reveal themselves in waves. Heavy on mango, impressions of orange and peach also start to emerge. With the succulence of dragon fruit and the juiciness of prickly pear playing supporting roles, the flavors of grapefruit, lime, lemon, papaya and red berries are also present. Trending decidedly tart, the creaminess of vanilla and lactose move aside to let the ale finish briskly sour for drinkability and refreshment.

Fairly full to start, the imperial sour ale dries to medium-level status before its finish. With remnants of fruit, acidity and light cream playing lightly on the after palate, the beer is a true smoothie type of sour ale that celebrates these fruits quite well, and with no evidence of its eight percent in alcohol anywhere in sight.

 

 

 

 

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So good! New favorite beer!

 

Poured from a can dated 5/6/21
Dark pink color thin pink head, quickly dissipates to a thin cap
Big mango grapefruit like aroma, some kiwi and pear notes
Taste is fruity, mango, kiwi, pear notes. It says dragon fruit on the can and I think that’s where the kiwi notes come from. Bright tasting
Mouthfeel is juicy and fairly smooth, some pricklyness in the finish. I’d have to say low to medium carbonation.
Overall it’s a nice representation of a Berliner style Weiss Ale. it’s fruity, crisp and easy drinking

Smooth, creamy, sweet, tart, fruity and delicious. A solid 4/5 smoothie beer. I liked it for the style and will seek out more. Not quite as balanced as some of the other ones I’ve had but it’s definitely a good try for fans of the style