{"product_id":"ampersand-key-lime-pie","title":"Ampersand - Key Lime Pie","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime | Tart | Creamy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sharp and refreshing dessert sour inspired by Key Lime Pie, packed with lime and balanced by a subtle creamy sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmpersand Key Lime Pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes the flavours of the classic citrus dessert and turns them into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.4% kettle-soured beer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that's sharp, creamy, tart and wonderfully refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaps of lime juice are used during fermentation, putting bright citrus very much at the centre of the beer. Lactose and oats provide the counterbalance, introducing a subtle creamy sweetness and softer mouthfeel that echoes the richness of the dessert without disguising that all-important lime acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is vibrant and effervescent, with plenty of citrus bite followed by just enough sweetness to bring everything back into balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Key Lime Pie taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect an immediate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharp, zesty hit of lime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with plenty of fresh citrus acidity and the characteristic tartness of a kettle-soured beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen comes the contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLactose provides a gentle sweetness while oats add body and softness, giving the beer a creamy quality reminiscent of the filling in a Key Lime Pie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, that sweetness doesn't take over. Lime remains the star, leaving the beer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etart, refreshing and effervescent rather than heavy or overly sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe well chilled. Its combination of sharp citrus and creamy sweetness makes this particularly refreshing on its own, but also gives you plenty of opportunities for food pairing. Try it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpicy Mexican food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTacos and nachos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai and Southeast Asian dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled prawns and seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbecued chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh goat's cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy soft cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalty snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheesecake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd, naturally, Key Lime Pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat bright lime acidity is particularly good for cutting through rich, creamy or spicy foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Key Lime Pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ampersand Brew Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dessert Sour \/ Kettle Sour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharp, citrusy, creamy and effervescent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lime juice, lactose and oats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lactose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we like it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce again, this is the sort of beer that demonstrates why working with independent breweries can be so much fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a familiar dessert, identify the flavours that make it work and then ask whether those same characteristics could work in a beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this case, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esharp lime + creamy sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a great deal of sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clever bit is keeping the balance right. There's enough lactose and oats to suggest the creamy richness of Key Lime Pie, but not so much that you lose the refreshing acidity that makes a sour beer so enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp, creamy, refreshing and unmistakably lime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother rather good example of Norfolk brewing being prepared to do something considerably less ordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ampersand Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405566583159,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/5870\/9434\/files\/KeyLimePie.jpg?v=1787570535","url":"https:\/\/norfolk-deli.co.uk\/products\/ampersand-key-lime-pie","provider":"Norfolk Deli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}