Oliphant Super Squishy 4Pk

Oliphant Super Squishy 4PK is a fruit-forward kettle sour ale brewed at 5.0% ABV, sold as a four-pack of cans from Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin. Brewed with a massive 28 pounds per barrel of blackberries and raspberries alongside coconut, vanilla, lactose, and sea salt, Super Squishy has earned a strong 3.91 rating across nearly 5,000 reviews on Untappd.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  Origin: Somerset, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Fruited Kettle Sour  |  Brewery: Oliphant Brewing

Production & Heritage

Oliphant Brewing operates out of Somerset, Wisconsin, where the self-described "fruit-lovin' brewers" have built a following around aggressively fruited sour ales. Super Squishy is produced using a kettle souring method, which acidifies the wort before the boil to create a clean, controlled tartness rather than the funky unpredictability of wild fermentation. What separates this expression from lighter fruited sours is the sheer volume of fruit — 28 pounds per barrel of blackberries and raspberries — layered with coconut, vanilla, milk sugar (lactose), and a dash of sea salt to round out the body and enhance sweetness perception.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with juicy blackberry and raspberry, followed by a wave of toasted coconut and vanilla. A subtle malty sweetness and faint sea salt sit underneath, giving the aroma an almost tropical, dessert-like quality.

Taste: The first sip lands like biting into a fresh blackberry pie — ripe, jammy berry fruit dominates the entry. Mid-palate, coconut and vanilla emerge alongside a gentle lactose creaminess that softens the tartness. The back end reveals a graham-cracker malt character and a lemony sour brightness that keeps everything from becoming cloying, while the sea salt quietly amplifies each flavor.

Finish: Moderate in length with a smooth, lightly tart close. Lingering notes of raspberry, vanilla, and toasted coconut fade gradually, leaving a clean, refreshing impression.

How to Drink Super Squishy

Pour cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed tumbler to let the aromatic fruit and coconut fully open up; this beer is best enjoyed fresh. A Sour Shandy works well — combine Super Squishy with lemonade for an amplified summer refresher. It also shines in a Berliner Radler, mixed with grapefruit soda to play off the berry tartness. For a cocktail-beer hybrid, try a Berry Sour Float by pouring it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, where the lactose body and fruit character create a dessert drink.

Best For

• Introducing sour-curious friends to the fruited sour style
• Warm-weather cookouts and backyard gatherings
• Pairing with brunch dishes like waffles, crepes, or fruit tarts
• Sharing among craft beer enthusiasts exploring Midwest breweries

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Super Squishy taste like? Super Squishy delivers a jammy blackberry-and-raspberry flavor supported by creamy coconut, vanilla sweetness, and a balanced tartness, with sea salt and lactose adding body and smoothness.

How does Super Squishy compare to a traditional gose? Both styles feature sea salt and a sour base, but Super Squishy is considerably more fruit-forward with 28 lbs per barrel of berries and additional coconut, vanilla, and lactose, making it richer and more dessert-like than a classic gose.

Is Super Squishy good for beginners? Yes — the lactose and vanilla temper the sour character significantly, making it approachable for drinkers who find sharply tart beers off-putting while still delivering genuine kettle sour acidity.

Where is Super Squishy made? Super Squishy is brewed by Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wisconsin, a small town in the St. Croix River Valley in the western part of the state.

What foods pair well with Super Squishy? Dark chocolate brownies complement the berry tartness and coconut sweetness. Grilled pork with a berry glaze mirrors the fruit profile. Fresh goat cheese balances the acidity with creamy tang. Lemon bars echo the citrus sourness in the finish. Coconut shrimp creates a natural bridge with the coconut character in the beer.

What sizes does Super Squishy come in? Super Squishy is commonly available in a four-pack of cans.

Is Super Squishy worth the price? Super Squishy positions as a premium craft sour, and the heavy fruit load of 28 lbs per barrel combined with multiple adjuncts like coconut, vanilla, and lactose justifies its place above standard kettle sours in the market.

Why Super Squishy?

The defining fact behind Super Squishy is ingredient density — 28 pounds per barrel of real blackberries and raspberries is a substantial fruit charge that many competing fruited sours do not match. That intensity, combined with the interplay of coconut, vanilla, lactose, and sea salt, creates a layered drinking experience uncommon at 5.0% ABV. With a 3.91 Untappd rating from nearly 5,000 reviews, it has demonstrated consistent appeal among a large sample of craft beer drinkers. For anyone drawn to fruit-driven sours that balance sweetness, tartness, and body without climbing to high alcohol, this is a standout from Wisconsin's growing craft scene.