Candy. Candy Cane Raspberry Tart Pastry Sour - Single

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Whoever decided beer should taste like beer clearly never considered the possibility of turning a raspberry tart into one. Candy 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.

At 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. The recipe brings together raspberries, strawberries, lactose and vanilla, creating a beautifully layered combination of tart fruit and creamy sweetness.

Raspberries 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. The malt bill includes Pilsner malt, rolled oats and chit wheat, providing a soft, fluffy texture that complements the beer's rich fruit character.

With just 9 IBUs, hop bitterness takes a back seat, allowing the fruit, acidity and vanilla to do the talking. The result is a beer that's bright, fruity, creamy and unapologetically indulgent. Essentially, somebody took a raspberry tart, removed the plate and added alcohol.We're not complaining. Tasting Notes Appearance: Vibrant pink to reddish-purple, with a hazy appearance and a soft, lightly pink-tinged head.

Aroma: 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. Palate: 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. Finish: 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.

Technical Details Brewery: Afro Caribbean Brewing CompanyOrigin: Cape Town, South AfricaBeer Name: Candy Cane Raspberry TartStyle: Pastry Sour / Fruited Sour AleABV: 5.8%IBU: 9Malts: Pilsner, Rolled Oats & Chit WheatHops: ColumbusYeast: AEB FermoAle New-EAdditional Ingredients: Raspberry, Strawberry, Lactose & VanillaFermentation: AleCan Size: 330mlBrewed & Packaged: Cape Town, South AfricaAllergen Information: Contains Lactose (Milk)