About This Beer
Vault City Grape Soda Sour is a bold and playful fruit sour beer brewed by Vault City. At 5.5% ABV, this 44cl can delivers juicy grape flavour, bright tartness, and a nostalgic soda-inspired profile, making it a standout choice for craft beer Ireland customers looking to buy craft beer online.
This modern sour beer is built around the fun, sweet-tart character of grape soda. Expect juicy grape upfront, berry-like fruit notes, a touch of citrus sharpness, and a refreshing sour finish that keeps the beer lively rather than overly sweet. It has the playful feel of a soft drink-inspired beer, but with the acidity, structure, and fruit intensity that Vault City does so well.
At 5.5% ABV, Grape Soda Sour sits in a very drinkable range while still offering plenty of flavour. It is bright, juicy, and expressive, with a smooth body and a refreshing tart edge. Fans of bold, fruit-led sour beer styles can discover more in our Sour & Lambic Beer range, where you will find modern fruit sours, refreshing sour beers, lambic styles, and mixed-fermentation releases.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Deep purple to ruby-toned with a light haze, lively carbonation, and a soft head.
- Aroma: Sweet grape, mixed berries, fruit soda, citrus tang, and gentle sour sharpness.
- Flavour: Juicy grape upfront, followed by berry sweetness, citrus acidity, soft candy-like fruit, and a clean tart finish.
- Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, juicy, smooth, and refreshing with a bright sour edge.
About the Brewery
Vault City is a Scottish brewery known for bold, modern sour beers with big fruit additions, bright acidity, and creative flavour combinations. Their beers often lean into playful, dessert-inspired, cocktail-inspired, and soda-inspired profiles, while still keeping the balance and refreshment expected from well-made craft beer.
Grape Soda Sour fits perfectly into that approach. It is not a restrained or traditional sour. It is designed to be fun, fruit-forward, and memorable, with a flavour profile that immediately stands out on the shelf. The grape character gives it a sweet and nostalgic personality, while the sour base keeps the beer fresh, lively, and properly balanced.
Vault City has built a strong following among drinkers who want something different from standard lager beer, ipa beer, or stout beer styles. For customers browsing our wider Craft Beer & Craft Cider range, Vault City is a brilliant brewery to explore when you want big flavour, bright colour, and modern sour beer creativity.
Food Pairings
Vault City Grape Soda Sour is a fun and versatile pairing beer, especially with food that benefits from fruit, acidity, and a refreshing finish. Its grape and berry character works beautifully with spicy dishes such as Korean fried chicken, chilli chicken, hot wings, tacos, and loaded nachos. The sweetness helps soften heat, while the sour finish keeps the palate refreshed.
It also pairs well with BBQ food, especially glazed ribs, pulled pork, burgers, grilled sausages, and sticky chicken wings. The fruit character complements sweet and smoky flavours, while the acidity cuts through richer dishes.
For cheese, try goat’s cheese, feta, creamy brie, or mild cheddar. The beer’s fruitiness adds lift, while the tartness balances creamier textures. For dessert, Grape Soda Sour is an easy match with berry cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, grape sorbet, pavlova, fruit tart, or white chocolate.
Serve well chilled and pour into a stemmed glass to make the most of the aroma, colour, and juicy sour character. It also works well as a lively alternative to a cocktail-style drink for parties, BBQs, and casual gatherings.
Try More Like This
Fans of Vault City Grape Soda Sour should take a look through our Sour & Lambic Beer range for more tart, juicy, and fruit-forward sour beer styles. You can also browse our full Craft Beer & Craft Cider collection for craft beer from Ireland, the UK, Europe, and around the world.
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