zest

Lemonade is especially delicious in summer. When cold, sparkling water meets the bright, tangy aromas of citrus fruits, pure refreshment is guaranteed. Of course, we prefer homemade lemonades made with freshly squeezed lemon, grapefruit, lime, or orange, but we certainly wouldn’t say no to a beer with a lemonade flavor either!

Zest from Vault City is exactly such a creation. The Scottish brewery combines a hoppy beer with the flavor profile of lemonade, but not in the form of a classic shandy. Zest is a fruity sour beer brewed with lemon and lime peel as well as lime juice. This citrusy thirst quencher delivers a surprisingly robust 6.0% alcohol by volume.

In the glass, this citrus bomb presents itself like no other beer: The brew pours from the can in a delicate lime green and crowns its spectacular appearance with a white head of foam. As expected, the aroma is predominantly citrus, tickling the nose with sun-ripened lemon, tart lime, and a hint of green gooseberry. The first sip delivers fruity acidity, bright lemon and lime notes, a soft sweetness, and a gentle malt undertone.

For acute thirst, intense heat, or a nagging longing for long, warm summer days, Vault City’s Zest is the perfect choice!