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Rare Candy

Elm Creek Brewing CoChamplin, MN
  • Fruited Sour
  • 6% ABV
  • Label approved May 27

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90 seek it out · 80 would buy again · 70 fine, wouldn't seek it · 60 disappointing · 40 flawed or drain pour

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About this beer

This is the 1st of 7 labels we have from Elm Creek Brewing Co. It is one of 36 fruited sour labels approved in May 2026. Its label was approved 5 days after it was submitted. The label carries fruited on the front. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.

The artwork

A full-bleed abstract composition of overlapping geometric planes in hot pink, magenta, orange, and cream dominates the label, creating a fragmented landscape effect. The beer name "RARE CANDY" is centered in large white sans-serif lettering with a diagonal striped element cutting through the middle. Elm Creek Brewing Co.'s script logo appears in the upper portion, and "SOUR ALE" with flavor descriptors sits below the main title in clean capitals.

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From the label

“Our world renowned sour fruited with a monstrous amount of raspberry, mango and passionfruit purees. Bursting with fresh flavors this sour is truly a summertime treat.”

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Brew it

A starting-point recipe from the style and the ABV on the label: derived, not tasted, and the sheet says which is which.

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Style: SourBrewery: Elm Creek Brewing Co