450 North SLUSHY XL Gorilla Glue 4Pk

450 North SLUSHY XL Gorilla Glue 4Pk is a smoothie-style pastry sour beer from 450 North Brewing in Columbus, Indiana, arriving at 5.3% ABV in a four-pack of 16 oz cans. This expression is conditioned on banana, kiwi, passionfruit, tangerine, and marshmallow — a fruit-forward combination that exemplifies the brewery's reputation for pushing smoothie sours to their thickest, most dessert-like extremes.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.3%  |  Origin: Columbus, Indiana, USA  |  Style: Smoothie / Pastry Sour  |  Brewery: 450 North Brewing  |  Format: 4-Pack, 16 oz cans

Production & Heritage

450 North Brewing operates out of Columbus, Indiana, where the brewery has built a devoted following around its SLUSHY line of smoothie-style sour ales. The XL series is distinguished by an exceptionally heavy fruit load — the brewery is known to use upwards of 1,000 pounds of fruit puree per batch in these releases, producing a viscosity closer to a drinkable smoothie than a traditional beer. Gorilla Glue layers banana, kiwi, passionfruit, tangerine, and marshmallow into the base sour, creating a dense, opaque pour with a candy-like sweetness balanced by underlying tartness from the sour base.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe banana and tropical passionfruit lead immediately, followed by bright tangerine citrus and a soft, vanilla-adjacent marshmallow sweetness. The overall impression is reminiscent of a tropical fruit smoothie with a confectionery edge.

Taste: The entry is thick and coating, with banana puree and kiwi dominating the front palate. Mid-palate, passionfruit acidity and tangerine zest cut through the sweetness, providing structure. Marshmallow rounds out the profile, adding a creamy, pillowy quality that tempers the tart sour base underneath.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering tropical fruit and a gentle lactic tartness. The banana and marshmallow sweetness fades gradually, leaving a clean, slightly tangy close.

How to Drink Slushy XL Gorilla Glue

Serve cold — between 36°F and 40°F — straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to appreciate the thick, opaque texture. Gently invert the can before opening to redistribute the settled fruit puree. This is a standalone sipper designed to be enjoyed as-is; its smoothie-like body and sweetness do not lend themselves to mixing in cocktails.

Best For

• Sharing with craft beer enthusiasts who collect limited smoothie sour releases
• Dessert course substitution at a casual dinner gathering
• Introducing adventurous drinkers to the smoothie sour category
• Warm-weather sessions where a fruity, lower-ABV option is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Slushy XL Gorilla Glue taste like? It drinks like a thick tropical fruit smoothie with dominant banana and passionfruit flavors, balanced by tangerine citrus brightness and a soft marshmallow sweetness layered over a mild sour base.

How does Slushy XL Gorilla Glue compare to other 450 North SLUSHY releases? The Gorilla Glue variant leans heavily into tropical and banana-forward flavors with a marshmallow finish, whereas other SLUSHY XL releases rotate through different fruit and adjunct combinations — each batch is a unique recipe, making direct comparison between variants part of the appeal for collectors.

Is Slushy XL Gorilla Glue good for beginners? Its fruit-forward sweetness and low 5.3% ABV make it very approachable for drinkers new to craft beer, though those unfamiliar with smoothie sours should expect a much thicker texture than a standard ale or lager.

Where is Slushy XL Gorilla Glue made? It is brewed by 450 North Brewing in Columbus, Indiana, a small-city brewery that has become one of the most recognized names in the American smoothie sour category.

What foods pair well with Slushy XL Gorilla Glue? Coconut-based desserts complement the tropical fruit profile; vanilla bean cheesecake mirrors the marshmallow sweetness; fresh fruit tarts echo the kiwi and passionfruit; light crepes with banana and Nutella lean into the banana character; and mild, creamy cheeses like burrata provide a savory contrast to the sweetness.

What sizes does Slushy XL Gorilla Glue come in? This release is sold as a four-pack of 16 oz cans, which is the standard format for 450 North's SLUSHY XL series.

Is Slushy XL Gorilla Glue worth the price? It positions in the premium tier for craft beer, reflecting the high volume of fruit puree per batch and the limited-release nature of each SLUSHY variant — collectors and smoothie sour fans generally consider the category's pricing justified by ingredient density and scarcity.

Why Slushy XL Gorilla Glue?

450 North's SLUSHY XL line has become a benchmark in the American smoothie sour movement, and the Gorilla Glue variant delivers one of the more distinctive fruit combinations in the rotating series. The use of over 1,000 pounds of fruit puree per XL batch creates a texture and flavor intensity that few competitors replicate at this scale. With banana, kiwi, passionfruit, tangerine, and marshmallow working together, this release balances tropical brightness against dessert-like sweetness without losing the underlying sour character that defines the style. For drinkers tracking the SLUSHY catalog, Gorilla Glue stands out as a tropical-leaning entry with enough complexity to reward slow, attentive drinking.