450 North SLUSHY XL Peach Ring 4Pk

450 North SLUSHY XL Peach Ring 4Pk is a fruited Berliner Weisse-style kettle sour from Columbus, Indiana, packaged as a 4-pack of 16 oz cans at approximately 5% ABV. Conditioned on over 1,000 pounds of peaches, this release has earned an 89 on BeerAdvocate and a 4.2 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 5,600 ratings—numbers that reflect serious demand for one of the most talked-about smoothie sour series in American craft beer.

Quick Facts: ABV: ~5%  |  Origin: Columbus, Indiana, USA  |  Style: Fruited Berliner Weisse / Kettle Sour  |  Brewery: 450 North Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

450 North Brewing Company operates a 10-barrel brewhouse in Columbus, Indiana, and has built a national reputation almost entirely on its SLUSHY series of heavily fruited sours. The Peach Ring expression follows a kettle sour base fermentation, after which the beer is conditioned on more than 1,000 pounds of peaches—a fruit load that dwarfs what most breweries attempt. That massive addition is what drives the beer's signature thick, smoothie-like body and its uncanny resemblance to the gummy peach ring candy it references in its name.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe peach dominates on the nose, accompanied by a secondary layer of orange citrus. There is a candy-sweet quality that immediately recalls the peach ring gummy, without veering into artificial territory.

Taste: The entry is lush and fruit-forward, delivering slightly tart peach that sits squarely between fresh stone fruit and tangy candy. At mid-palate the sweetness rounds out, and reviewers consistently describe a "pinpoint accurate" peach ring flavor that nails the distinct peach candy profile with startling precision. A measured tartness from the kettle sour base keeps the sweetness in check without ever turning aggressively acidic.

Finish: Thick and creamy in texture, the beer closes with a pronounced sour bite that cleanses the palate. Lingering peach sweetness fades gradually, leaving a pleasant tangy impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink SLUSHY XL Peach Ring

Pour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to appreciate the hazy, apricot-nectar appearance. This beer is best enjoyed fresh and on its own—its built-in complexity and dessert-like character make it a standalone experience. For a creative twist, try it as a Beer Float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, where the tartness cuts through the dairy richness. It also works as a Peach Bellini riff, topping a splash of sparkling wine with the sour for a brunch crossover. A Shandy build using lemonade and a half pour of this beer makes a refreshing warm-weather drink that leans into the candy-tart profile.

Best For

• Sharing with craft beer fans who chase limited smoothie sour releases
• Summer cookouts where a thick, fruity beer replaces a traditional lager
• Introducing friends to the smoothie sour category with an accessible, candy-inspired flavor
• Trading or gifting among sour beer collectors who value 450 North drops

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SLUSHY XL Peach Ring taste like? It delivers a thick, creamy mouthfeel with a tangy peach flavor that closely mirrors the taste of a gummy peach ring candy, balanced by a tart, kettle-soured finish.

How does SLUSHY XL Peach Ring compare to Mortalis Smoothie Sours? Both breweries produce heavily fruited, smoothie-textured sours, but 450 North's Peach Ring leans more overtly toward candy-inspired flavor replication, while Mortalis tends to emphasize layered, fresh-fruit complexity in its Smoothie Sour lineup. The two are among the most sought-after names in the smoothie sour segment.

Is SLUSHY XL Peach Ring good for beginners? Its approachable 5% ABV, candy-sweet flavor, and low bitterness make it an excellent gateway into fruited sours for drinkers who typically avoid beer or dislike hop-forward styles.

Where is SLUSHY XL Peach Ring made? It is brewed at 450 North Brewing Company's 10-barrel brewhouse in Columbus, Indiana, a small city roughly 40 miles south of Indianapolis.

What foods pair well with SLUSHY XL Peach Ring? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa complement the peach tartness; a charcuterie board featuring mild, creamy cheeses like brie balances the acidity; vanilla panna cotta or cheesecake echoes the dessert-like sweetness; spicy Thai green curry benefits from the beer's fruity cooldown; and fresh fruit salad creates a harmonious, summery pairing.

What sizes does SLUSHY XL Peach Ring come in? It is primarily released as a 4-pack of 16 oz cans, the standard format for 450 North's SLUSHY XL series.

Is SLUSHY XL Peach Ring worth the price? It positions as a premium craft sour with limited availability and unusually high fruit content (over 1,000 lbs of peaches per batch), which justifies its price point within the competitive smoothie sour tier where demand frequently outpaces supply.

Why SLUSHY XL Peach Ring?

The defining edge of this beer is sheer fruit intensity—conditioning on more than 1,000 pounds of peaches per batch is an extravagant commitment that most breweries simply do not match. That volume of real fruit produces a texture closer to a smoothie than a traditional sour, and reviewers consistently single out the candy-accurate peach ring flavor as remarkably precise. With an 89 on BeerAdvocate and a 4.2 on Untappd from thousands of ratings, Peach Ring has proven it resonates well beyond regional hype. In a crowded smoothie sour market, this release stands on measurable fruit content and a flavor execution that earns its cult following on merit.