Pollyanna Kiwi Allure 4Pk

Pollyanna Kiwi Allure 4Pk is a kiwi-forward German-style Berliner Weisse at 4.6% ABV, brewed by Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont, Illinois. Scoring 88 on BeerAdvocate, this kettle-soured wheat beer delivers intense tropical fruit character balanced by crisp lactic acidity and a bone-dry finish.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.6%  |  IBU: 3  |  Origin: Lemont, Illinois  |  Style: Kiwi Berliner Weisse  |  Brewery: Pollyanna Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Pollyanna Brewing Company is headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago that has become a focal point for the region's craft beer scene. Kiwi Allure begins as a traditional German-style Berliner Weisse, soured in the kettle using lactobacillus to develop its signature tart backbone. After souring, generous quantities of kiwi fruit are added, infusing the beer with vivid tropical character while the low IBU of 3 and pale SRM of 3 keep the profile clean and unobstructed by hops or malt heaviness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Amazingly bright and vibrant on the nose, leading with intense, unmistakable kiwi. Underneath the fruit sits a subtle yogurt-like lactic quality and hints of lime zest.

Taste: The entry is juicy and immediately kiwi-dominant, with fruit-salad sweetness that recalls peach rings and ripe tropical melon. Mid-palate, a clean lactic tartness emerges — present but restrained, never puckering. The beer is minimally sour compared to many in the style, letting the fruit do the heavy lifting on a light, easy-drinking body.

Finish: Highly effervescent and champagne-like, the carbonation scrubs the tongue clean and leaves a very dry close. A lingering tartness and faint limey kiwi echo carry through the aftertaste.

How to Drink Kiwi Allure

Kiwi Allure is best served cold — around 38–42°F — straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to amplify the aromatic kiwi intensity. Its low ABV and dry finish make it a natural session beer for warm weather. For a Berliner Weisse Shandy, top it with a splash of lemonade to amplify the citrus-tart interplay. A Radler-style serve with sparkling grapefruit juice plays off the beer's existing tartness. For a beer cocktail riff, use it as the base in a Michelada variation with lime juice, hot sauce, and a pinch of Tajín — the kiwi adds an unexpected tropical twist.

Best For

• Summer cookouts and patio sessions where low ABV and high refreshment matter
• Introducing hop-averse friends to the world of craft beer through fruit-forward sours
• Pairing alongside brunch dishes when a mimosa alternative is welcome
• Building a curated sour beer flight alongside other fruited Berliner Weisse styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiwi Allure taste like? Kiwi Allure delivers juicy, unmistakable kiwi fruit flavor supported by gentle lactic tartness, a light body, and a very dry, effervescent finish reminiscent of champagne.

How does Kiwi Allure compare to other fruited Berliner Weisses? Kiwi Allure leans less aggressively sour than many competitors in the style, such as Creature Comforts' Athena fruit variants, prioritizing bright kiwi character and drinkability over sharp acidity. Its extremely low 3 IBU and pale color keep the focus squarely on the fruit addition.

Is Kiwi Allure good for beginners? Yes — the restrained sourness, prominent fruit flavor, and sessionable 4.6% ABV make it one of the more approachable entries in the sour beer category, especially for those who enjoy fruit-forward drinks.

Where is Kiwi Allure made? Kiwi Allure is brewed by Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont, Illinois, a suburb southwest of Chicago known for its growing craft beer community.

What foods pair well with Kiwi Allure? Fresh ceviche benefits from the beer's citrusy tartness; goat cheese salads mirror its tangy, lactic undertone; grilled shrimp tacos complement the tropical kiwi; light Thai papaya salad matches the beer's dry, effervescent body; and fresh fruit tarts echo the fruit-forward profile without overwhelming it.

What sizes does Kiwi Allure come in? Kiwi Allure is commonly available in a 4-pack of cans, the standard retail format for this expression.

Is Kiwi Allure worth the price? Kiwi Allure positions as a mid-range craft sour, and its 88 BeerAdvocate score and 3.7 Untappd rating suggest it consistently delivers above-average quality for the style — strong value for anyone seeking a fruit-driven, sessionable Berliner Weisse.

Why Kiwi Allure?

What separates Kiwi Allure from the crowded field of fruited sours is the specificity of its fruit addition — New Zealand-associated kiwi is a far less common choice than the usual raspberry, mango, or passion fruit found across the category. The kettle-souring method with lactobacillus creates a controlled, clean tartness that lets the kiwi take center stage rather than competing with wild fermentation funk. At 4.6% ABV with a mere 3 IBU, this is a beer engineered for pure refreshment without fatigue. Its BeerAdvocate score of 88 and over 3,500 ratings on Untappd confirm that Kiwi Allure has earned a loyal following among sour beer drinkers who value fruit authenticity and drinkability in equal measure.