{"product_id":"candy-cane-raspberry-tart-pastry-sour","title":"Candy Cane Raspberry Tart Pastry Sour","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eWhoever decided beer should taste like beer clearly never considered the possibility of turning a raspberry tart into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy Cane Raspberry Tart is a deliciously indulgent Pastry Sour brewed by Cape Town's proudly independent Afro Caribbean Brewing Company. This particular release takes its inspiration from a classic raspberry tart, combining bright berry acidity, creamy sweetness and a generous helping of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5.8% ABV, this isn't your traditional sour beer. It's a dessert inspired creation designed to deliver the flavours of freshly baked pastry, juicy raspberries and sweet vanilla in a refreshingly unconventional format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipe brings together raspberries, strawberries, lactose and vanilla, creating a beautifully layered combination of tart fruit and creamy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberries provide the vibrant, tangy backbone, while strawberries introduce additional ripe berry character. Lactose contributes sweetness and a soft, rounded mouthfeel, helping to balance the acidity, while vanilla delivers the unmistakable dessert-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe malt bill includes Pilsner malt, rolled oats and chit wheat, providing a soft, fluffy texture that complements the beer's rich fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 9 IBUs, hop bitterness takes a back seat, allowing the fruit, acidity and vanilla to do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beer that's bright, fruity, creamy and unapologetically indulgent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially, somebody took a raspberry tart, removed the plate and added alcohol. We're not complaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vibrant pink to reddish-purple, with a hazy appearance and a soft, lightly pink-tinged head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An explosion of fresh raspberries and ripe strawberries, followed by sweet vanilla and subtle pastry-like notes. Bright berry acidity provides a refreshing contrast to the richer dessert aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy, tart and wonderfully creamy. Fresh raspberry leads the way, delivering a lively, mouth-watering acidity, while ripe strawberry adds sweetness and depth. Lactose and oats contribute a soft, fluffy mouthfeel, with vanilla introducing a deliciously sweet, dessert-inspired character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refreshingly tart with lingering raspberry, strawberry and a gentle wave of sweet vanilla. The acidity keeps the finish lively, while the creamy texture leaves a pleasantly indulgent impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Afro Caribbean Brewing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeer Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Candy Cane Raspberry Tart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pastry Sour \/ Fruited Sour Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIBU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pilsner, Rolled Oats \u0026amp; Chit Wheat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHops:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Columbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AEB FermoAle New-E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raspberry, Strawberry, Lactose \u0026amp; Vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 330ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed \u0026amp; Packaged:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllergen Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains Lactose (Milk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACBC","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45731227861015,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Candy_Cane_Raspberry_Tart_Pastry_Sour.jpg?v=1791557348","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/it\/products\/candy-cane-raspberry-tart-pastry-sour","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}