Review Date: 6/12/2021
Brewery Name: Kaiju Beer (Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia)
Beer Name: Tangerine Love Machine Fruit Sour
Beer number 6 of our Beer Cartel Advent Calendar for 2021
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"Unclick your belt, ease the seat back and relax with a juicy burst of tangerine tang. The 100% Pale Malt base, whirlpool addition of Mandarina Bavaria hops and San Diego yeast, allow the zesty tangerine and mandarin notes to fill your nose, and dance on the dashboard.
This KAIJU! Kettle soured chassis carries tangerine puree and Lactobacillus culture under the hood.
Much like the gleaming paint work, TLM is clean, with a refreshing, full and juicy sour finish.
Like the label says, ‘Ain’t nothin’ like it, it’s a shining machine!’"
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| Kaiju Beer - Tangerine Love Machine Fruit Sour can |
General
Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 6.2% (High)
Label/Design: 8/10
Serving Style: Can - 375ml
Region of Origin: Pacific (Australia, New Zealand)
Style Family: Sour Ale
Malts/Adjuncts: 100% pale malt
Hops: Mandarina Brava
IBU's: Unknown
Appearance
Colour: Straw
| Brilliant | Clear | Slight Haze | Hazy |
Collar of Foam & Head Retention
| None |
Poor |
Moderate |
Good |
| N/A | Thin | Fluffy | Mousse-Like |
| None | Slow | Medium | Fast-Rising Bubbles |
Alcohol Aroma
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
Aroma & Flavour
Esters Aroma: Apple
Phenols: None
Alcohol Taste:
| Not Detectable | Mild | Noticeable | Strong | Harsh |
| Mild | Moderate | Strong | Extreme |
| Restrained | Moderate | Aggressive | Harsh |
Malt Sweetness:
| Low | Medium | High | Cloying (Excessive) |
Astringency:
| Low | Medium | High |
Palate/Mouthfeel:
| Light Bodied (Thin/Watery) |
Medium Bodied (Light + Full) |
Full Bodied (Round, Rich & Creamy) |
Palate Carbonation:
| Low | Medium | High |
Length/Finish:
| Short (Up to 15 seconds) |
Medium (15 to 60 seconds) |
Long (More than 60 seconds) |
Overall
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| Kaiju Beer - Tangerine Love Machine in the Craftd Alpha glass |
Drinkability: 5/10
Overall Impression: 6/10
Notes
We love trying new and different beers, and this one was certainly different. It was hard to get past the mouth puckering sourness that seems to dominate - although what did we expect with a sour beer? Certainly not a taste for everyone, but it is interesting how the sourness really tends to mellow as the drink warms up (we've noticed this with other styles too which goes to show the importance of beer serving temperature). A warmer drink temperature brings everything back into balance a little, but we really struggled to identify any specific flavours beyond a generic sour "fruity" taste.
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