Pastry / Smoothie Sour

Pastry Sour brewed with cherries and lactose and then aged for 6 months in Burgundy Pinot Noir barrels. BB is 20/20/2023

"Hype dream is a series combining a thick fruit profile, fresh acidity and a soft lactose finish. This version has mango and passionfruit puree in the forefront to give a burst of tropical fruits balanced with a smooth finish from the lactose and flaked oats. At 6.5% its a true pastry sour hype dream. Hype dream is the first series of beer to move out of our playground Lervig Local and over to the main brewery!" BBD 101/10/2025

Pastry Gose with blueberries & vanilla

"Strawberries and Vault City go hand in hand, and this delightful sour is strawberries and cream in a glass. Sweet and juicy Scottish strawberries pair perfectly with our sour base beer to create something smooth and full bodied. You can expect mouth-watering flavours of traditional strawberries and cream with the addition of lactose and smooth vanilla."

"Take a trip down memory lane with our latest series of Sweet Shop Sours. We’ve given this nostalgic treat a Vault City twist. Jammy raspberries bring a vibrant fruitiness, perfectly balanced by creamy white chocolate and a sprinkle of sweetness. This timeless classic will always hit the sour spot."

"Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Freeze Dried Ice Cream Smoothie Sour.

Introducing a smoothie sour that’s seriously STUFFD. Mountains of jammy blueberries, strawberries, cherries and banana meet the rich, crisp sweetness of freeze-dried ice cream (also known as astronaut ice cream)!
This interstellar ingredient pairs with swirls of smooth vanilla, lactose and white chocolate for a thick smoothie sour that tastes out of this world."

"Festive Chocolate Box Sour...A rich and decadent festive sour combining bold dark chocolate, tart cherries, and subtle coffee additions for the ultimate winter warmer."

"Heavily Fruited Sour with Pineapple, Papaya, Pumpkin, Raspberry and Cinnamon. Collaboration with Blech.Brut."

"In the new edition of our sweet-and-sour Gelato series, we’re going full decadent. This one’s loaded with heaps of Polish blueberries and Canadian maple syrup, finished off with a touch of vanilla."

"This smoothie sour is just A Lil’ Stoopid, by our standards at least… Still jam-packed with strawberry, blackberry, creamy coconut, and that signature thicc-ness, but with the Stoopidity dialled down a notch. A more sessionable smoothie sour, still dedicated to anyone who’s ever asked, “Why can’t beer just taste like beer?” BBD is 02/02/2026

"The third instalment of our Overnight Oats series was brewed with our pals at Long Live Beerworks, combining a creamy oat base, jammy fruit character, silky chocolate, maple syrup sweetness and subtle, roasted coffee using House Party blend from Hard Lines. Full-bodied, moreish and layered with juicy raspberry, blueberry and pomegranate, it’s enough to get you excited for an early start!"

"Summer Down Under is a big, bold smoothie sour brewed with our Aussie pals at One Drop in South Sydney. Packed with mountains of rich, unfermented mango, mandarin and peach, it’s ultra thick and juicy from one drop to the very last. This Scottish smoothie sour is fit for Sydney Sunshine.” BBD is 04/06/06

"Brewed in collaboration with L'Atalante and inspired by a classic French dessert, Tarte Tatin puts the pastry in pastry sour, with rich flavours of sweet apple and sticky caramel with a crisp, flaky crust. C'est la vie! A recipe born from a happy mishap, created by the Tatin sisters who famously created the upside-down tart by accident from their hotel in France in the late 1800's.

Sour Scale:2"

"Brought to you with our pals at Sudden Death Brewing Co., this smoothie sour is fresh out the oven. Jam packed with unfermented cherries, strawberries plums and apples, then layered with cinnamon warmth and pastry sweetness.

“I genuinely can’t believe it’s not crumble!” – Joe Cruickshank, Sour Beer Enthusiast.

Sour Scale:3”

"Welcome to the SMOOTH series: round, fruity, ultra-sensory beers. Liurnia is sweetness under tension, a tropical juice where apricot melts into the acidity of mango, carried by a velvety texture. On the finish, notes of coconut and vanilla. A smoothie for adults?"

"A bold pastry sour with a high starting gravity of 30°P. The inspiration came from the Elmeleven team’s trip to Poland, where they first tried a traditional Polish blueberry bun – a flavor they couldn’t forget. We decided to recreate it in a beer form. A generous amount of blueberries on a sweet malt base, finished with the aroma of soft, freshly baked buns, creates an intense blueberry profile. The deep, natural color of the berries completes the experience."

"Carrot Cake returns! For the second time we used carrot purée, this time in a more complex composition in collaboration with Mikkeller. The sweetness and texture of mango take the lead, while citrus fruits add bright acidity and a fresh aroma. Carrot brings a rustic, slightly earthy sweet note. The whole profile is rounded out by the dessert-like aroma of eggnog – sweet cream, vanilla and warming spices. It’s an intense, juicy pastry sour with a rich, dessert-inspired character."

"One of three beers promoting the Beer Geek Madness 2026 festival brewed with Fauve. A playful pastry sour built on an original fruit combination that blends with a creamsicle-like character and the sweetness of toasted pecans. Brewed in collaboration with the French brewery Fauve, known for their love of this beer style. Expect noticeable sweetness balanced by fermentation acidity and the bright sourness of added lemons. Thick, slightly pink and dessert-like – a perfect fit for the upcoming spring season."

"New Gelato XTREME! Over 40% fruit, super thick, intensely sour and sweet. A liquid take on vanilla custard with sweet bananas and mango, balanced by sharp, zesty yuzu."

"Another part of our highly rated Gelato XTREME series! We used twice as much fruit in this beer than in "ordinary" Gelato. This time - white guava, banana and lychee, plus vanilla and marshmallows."

"Frutas de Temporada Ice Cream Sour w. tangerine, orange & strawberry

Additional Stats Section
Refreshment: 99
Siesta Efficiency: 99 "

"New Gelato XTREME! Over 40% fruit, super thick, intensely sour and sweet. A liquid take on vanilla custard with sweet bananas and mango, balanced by sharp, zesty yuzu."

"New Gelato XTREME! Over 40% fruit, super thick, intensely sour and sweet. A liquid take on vanilla custard with sweet bananas and mango, balanced by sharp, zesty yuzu."

"Additions from our favourite sours:
Cherry, Blackberry, Banana, Pear, Cinnamon, Vanilla, White Chocolate, Maple Syrup
Eight years, eight of our favourite adjuncts. Brewed to celebrate Vault City’s 8th birthday (carrying the torch from 2025’s 7 Years Sour), this decadent dessert beer brings together a bold medley of cherry, blackberry, banana and pear, layered with cinnamon, vanilla, vegan white chocolate, and maple syrup."

"Back by popular demand, this cult-favourite sour first created in 2022 returns with monstrous levels of indulgence. Loaded with a legendary medley of blackberries, rhubarb, strawberries, apples and raspberries, layered with maple syrup and vanilla over a single stack of breakfast waffles.
Some like it hot: pair with Fruits of the Forest Breakfast Hot Sauce made by our pals at Thiccc."

"Taking inspiration from the iconic Portuguese custard tart, this decadent pastry sour has been dialled up to 8%, combining layers creamy vanilla with caramelised sugar and a delicate touch of cinnamon. A juicy peach & apricot twist adds a fresh fruitiness to round out each sip. Brewed in collaboration with Lisbon legends Dois Corvos."

"This evolution of one of our most heavily fruited sours from 2023 pushes even further into a full-on pastry smoothie. Bursting with ripe mango and banana then layered with creamy coconut, it pours thick and juicy with a bold tropical intensity and a velvety mouthfeel."

"Whisky BA Raspberry, Honey & Cream Smoothie Sour.
Fresh out the oven, our Bake Off Series celebrates some of the world's most-loved sweet treats, brewed in collaboration with a collection of our favourite breweries from around the world.
Brewed with Azvex and inspired by an iconic Scottish dessert, this whisky BA smoothie sour layers juicy fruit with creamy lactose and heather honey from Scottish Bee Co. blended with beer aged in ex-Speyside whisky barrels, adding layers of oak, vanilla, and rich whisky character.

Sour Scale:3

Allergens: Malted Barley (Gluten),Lactose (Milk), Oats (Gluten)"

"Tropical Fruit & Green Tea Ice Cream Sour.
Fresh out the oven, our Bake Off Series celebrates some of the world's most-loved sweet treats, brewed in collaboration with a collection of our favourite breweries from around the world.
Brewed with Uchu Brewing in Japan, this sour blends delicate matcha with ripe peach, tart passionfruit, and juicy pineapple, rounded out by pillowy rice character and light vanilla ice cream.

Sour Scale:3

Allergens:Malted Barley (Gluten), Oats (Gluten), Flaked Rice (Cereal Containing Gluten)"

"Berry & Rhubarb Cheesecake Smoothie Sour.
Fresh out the oven, our Bake Off Series celebrates some of the world's most-loved sweet treats, brewed in collaboration with a collection of our favourite breweries from around the world.
This collaboration with New York's iconic Evil Twin Brewing is an outrageous smoothie sour blending sweet strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb with creamy cheesecake and biscuit character.

Sour Scale: 3

Allergens: Malted Barley (Gluten),Oats (Gluten), Lactose (Milk)"

"Thai-inspired Mango, Lychee, Coconut & Sago Pearl Smoothie Sour
Fresh out the oven, our Bake Off Series celebrates some of the world's most-loved sweet treats, brewed in collaboration with a collection of our favourite breweries from around the world.
Brewed with Thailand’s Samata Brewing, this smoothie sour takes inspiration from a beloved Thai dessert, blending ripe mango, juicy lychee, creamy coconut, and sago pearls for a rich, tropical treat.

Sour Scale:2

Allergens: Malted Barley (Gluten),Oats (Gluten)"

"Peach, Mango, Banana, Coconut & Vanilla Ice Cream Smoothie Sour. Our smoothie sour series celebrates the glorious Stoopidity of Vault City beers, and our pals at MakeMake helped (Space)shake things up for this indulgent collaboration.

Inspired by the creamy milkshake character from their iconic Spaceshake series, we’ve packed this sour with mountains of mango, peach, banana and coconut, finished with a generous dollop of silky vanilla soft serve.

Sour Scale: 2

Allergens: Malted Barley (Gluten), Ice Cream (Milk)"

"We teamed up with Sweden’s Dugges Brewery and brewed a Gelato inspired by a true beer legend - Tropic Thunder - packed with huge amounts of mango, passion fruit, and peaches."

"We teamed up with the best meadery in Europe - and you’d better believe we made the most of it! Inspired by the bold pastry meads coming out of the US, we brewed an Ice Cream Sour loaded with lingonberries, blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries, then finished it with maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. We brewed the beer, while Marlobobo crafted a mead using the very same ingredients. "