About This Beer
Vault City The Whole Cake Imperial Pastry Sour is a true showstopper, designed to capture the joy and indulgence of eating a whole birthday cake — minus the candles. Building on the success of Piece of Cake, their session sour from a past anniversary, this 7.9% ABV release goes bigger and bolder, with more fruit, more sweetness, and even more fun. It’s a perfect example of how Vault City continues to set the benchmark for inventive craft beer online, combining nostalgia with brewing expertise.
Crafted with jammy Scottish strawberries and raspberries, the beer delivers bright bursts of berry flavour, complemented by swirls of creamy vanilla icing. The result is a balance of tangy sourness and sweet dessert-like indulgence, making it both refreshing and decadent at once. For fans of adventurous brewing, The Whole Cake is an unmissable release, available now at TheCru.ie — the home of craft beer Dublin.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby-red with a fluffy, pink-tinged head.
Aroma: Freshly baked sponge cake, ripe red berries, and sweet vanilla frosting.
Flavour: Jam-packed strawberries and raspberries layered with tart sourness and rounded by smooth vanilla icing.
Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and creamy, with lively carbonation and a dessert-like finish.
About the Brewery
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Vault City Brewing has become synonymous with creativity in modern sour brewing. Known for pushing boundaries with bold fruit combinations and dessert-inspired flavours, the brewery has carved out a unique niche in the world of craft beer Ireland. Each release, from tropical fruit blends to pastry stouts and sours, is carefully balanced to ensure drinkability despite the extravagance of the recipes.
The Whole Cake is a shining example of Vault City’s ethos — fun, playful, and utterly distinctive, yet crafted with skill and precision. It reflects their passion for producing beers that surprise and delight, perfect for anyone who wants something different from the standard pint.
Food Pairings
As a dessert-inspired beer, The Whole Cake naturally pairs well with sweet dishes. Enjoy it alongside strawberry shortcake, red velvet cupcakes, or cheesecake for an indulgent combination. For contrast, pair it with salty cheeses or cured meats, where the beer’s tart edge will cut through the richness and create a balanced flavour experience.
If you love the creativity of this beer, make sure to browse our Sour Beer collection to discover more bold and playful flavours.
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