Overall score
75/100
Award issued
SILVER
Product brand
Gulpener Bierbrouwerij
Product type
BATU Kombucha
Product flavor
Passion fruit and Hop
Our French sensory collective comments
The drink shows significant potential. It is advisable to increase the passion fruit flavour while reducing the stevia content if you consider modifying the recipe.
Product description
kombucha passionfruit and hop
Gulpener Bierbrouwerij taste description
The sweetness of the passion fruit provides a full flavor, which is perfectly balanced with the acidity of the kombucha. The dry hopping with fresh hops gives it a wonderful aroma of tropical fruits and a surprising twist.
Our F.L.A.V.O.R results
Aroma and perfume
The drink has a predominantly sour and pungent aroma typical of kombucha, but the passion fruit notes are hard to detect.
70/100
Visual and aesthetics
The drink is clear with a bright yellowish hue and features fine, uniform bubbles.
85/100
Texture and mouthfeel
The texture is silky and smooth. The medium carbonation enhances the refreshment, making it an enjoyable drink.
84/100
Taste and flavor
The flavor profile is dominated by a strong sweetness from stevia, which overshadows the more subtle notes of passion fruit and hop. The intended zesty and vinegary elements are lost in the overpowering sweetness.
66/100
Aftertaste
The drink features a strong pickled and tangy profile, with a pleasant bitterness and tanginess that lingers in the finish.
70/100
Overall quality
The process is well-controlled, resulting in a refreshing experience. The recipe features organic ingredients.
87/100