{"product_id":"ampersand-pineapple-upside-down-cake-vegan-sour","title":"Ampersand Pineapple Upside Down Cake - Vegan Sour","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePineapple | Tart | Creamy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refreshingly tart vegan dessert sour inspired by pineapple upside-down cake, packed with pineapple and balanced by creamy vanilla and oats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmpersand Pineapple Upside Down Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes its inspiration from the classic pineapple dessert and turns it into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.6% vegan kettle-soured beer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that's fruity, tart, creamy and wonderfully refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePineapple is very much the star of the show, with heaps of fruit used during fermentation to deliver plenty of bright, tropical character. Vanilla and oats provide the counterbalance, adding a softer, creamy sweetness that rounds out the acidity without taking away the refreshing sourness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is one of those beers that demonstrates just how far modern brewing can move beyond the traditional ideas of what beer is supposed to taste like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Pineapple Upside Down Cake taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect an immediate hit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejuicy, tropical pineapple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing both natural sweetness and a lively tartness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kettle souring gives the beer its refreshing acidity, while vanilla introduces the sweeter, dessert-like character suggested by the name. Oats help soften everything, adding body and a creamy texture that balances the sharper pineapple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the dessert inspiration, this isn't simply sweet. It's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etart, fruity and effervescent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with enough acidity to keep each mouthful fresh and moreish.\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 and let the pineapple do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of fruit, acidity and creamy sweetness also makes it an interesting beer to pair with food. Try it with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpicy dishes and chilli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai and Southeast Asian food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbecued pork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalty snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy soft cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh goat's cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit-based desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheesecake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd, inevitably, pineapple upside-down cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beer's acidity can cut through richer foods particularly well, while its fruit character makes it a natural partner for spice.\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 Pineapple Upside Down Cake\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 Vegan Dessert Sour \/ Kettle Sour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pineapple and vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tart, tropical, creamy and effervescent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pineapple, vanilla and oats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDietary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vegan\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\u003eThis is precisely the sort of beer that makes working with smaller independent breweries interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone has effectively asked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What would happen if we turned pineapple upside-down cake into a beer?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then actually brewed it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut importantly, there's more going on here than simply having an unusual name. 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