93 Octane Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel 4Pk

93 Octane Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel 4Pk is a mango-forward sour ale brewed at 4.5% ABV, sold in a 4-pack from 93 Octane Brewery in St. Charles, Illinois. Born from a collaboration with television host Dom Brown of the show Wake and Bake, this sessionable sour stands out for its clean balance between ripe mango fruit and bright acidity.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: St. Charles, Illinois  |  Style: Fruited Sour Ale  |  Brewery: 93 Octane Brewery

Production & Heritage

93 Octane Brewery operates out of St. Charles, Illinois, a growing craft beer corridor in the western suburbs of Chicago. The Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel was developed as a collaboration brew with Dom Brown, host of the culinary-focused television program Wake and Bake. At 4.5% ABV, the beer is designed as a lighter-bodied, highly drinkable sour ale that leans on mango character while maintaining a tart backbone — the "Sour Diesel" in the name nodding to the beer's assertive acidity rather than any hop variety.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh mango pulp leads the nose, followed by a gentle lactic tang and a faint suggestion of tropical citrus. The overall impression is bright and inviting without heavy yeast or funk.

Taste: The entry is juicy and mango-driven, with ripe stone-fruit sweetness that quickly gives way to a clean sour bite at mid-palate. The tartness stays measured rather than puckering, keeping the mango flavor in focus through the back end. The low ABV keeps the body light and prevents any cloying sweetness.

Finish: Short to medium, with lingering mango and a dry, tart snap that invites the next sip. There is little residual sweetness on the close, leaving the palate refreshed.

How to Drink Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel

Serve cold, ideally between 38–42°F, in a tulip glass or straight from the can. The low ABV and bright acidity make it a natural session beer on warm days. For a Mango Sour Shandy, top a half-pour with lemonade for an ultra-refreshing patio drink. A Berliner Radler riff — combining it with sparkling grapefruit soda — amplifies the citrus dimension. It also works as the sour component in a Beer Margarita, replacing the typical lager with this mango sour for added depth and tartness.

Best For

• Warm-weather cookouts and backyard grilling sessions
• Introducing sour-ale newcomers to fruited sour styles
• Pairing with spicy cuisines like Thai or Mexican dishes
• Easy-drinking afternoon sessions when full-strength beers feel too heavy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel taste like? It delivers a prominent ripe mango flavor balanced by a clean, tart sourness, finishing light and refreshing without heavy sweetness.

How does Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel compare to other fruited sours? At 4.5% ABV, it sits on the lighter, more sessionable end of the fruited sour spectrum; many comparable mango sours from larger craft producers clock in at 5–7% ABV with heavier body and more residual sugar, making this a leaner, more tart-focused alternative.

Is Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel good for sour beer beginners? Yes — the mango sweetness tempers the acidity, and the low alcohol makes it approachable for drinkers exploring sour ales for the first time.

Where is Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel made? It is brewed by 93 Octane Brewery in St. Charles, Illinois, located in the Fox River Valley region west of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel? Grilled shrimp tacos benefit from the mango and acid interplay. Thai green curry finds a cooling counterpoint in the beer's tartness. A fresh mango-and-avocado salad mirrors the fruit notes. Spicy Nashville hot chicken is tempered by the clean sourness. Light goat cheese or chèvre bridges nicely with the lactic acidity.

What sizes does Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel come in? It is sold as a 4-pack of cans; individual can volume may vary by market, so check the packaging for exact net contents.

Is Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel worth the price? It positions as an accessible, small-batch craft sour ale; the collaboration element with Dom Brown and limited distribution add modest collectibility, while the quality-to-ABV ratio delivers solid value within the fruited sour category.

Why Wake & Bake Mango Sour Diesel?

The collaboration with Dom Brown gives this beer a culinary pedigree that most fruited sours lack — it was conceived with food-friendly drinkability in mind. The 4.5% ABV keeps it firmly in session territory, a deliberate choice that lets the mango and acidity do the talking without alcohol heat muddying the picture. For drinkers who find many mango sours too sweet or too boozy, this is a sharper, lighter take that rewards repeat pours. It represents the kind of focused, small-batch brewing that 93 Octane Brewery has built its local reputation on in the competitive Illinois craft scene.