Aug 13, 2024 - Food and Drink

Taste test: Sun King's State Fair Pickle Beer

Sun King pickle beer. — Spoiler, this tastes exactly the way you think it tastes. Photo: Justin L. Mack/Axios

Have you ever been kicking back with a cold beer and thought to yourself, "This would be even better if someone poured pickle juice into it?"

Probably not.

But if a briney bite is something that you seek, search no further than Sun King Brewery and the 2024 Indiana State Fair.

Brew of the week: State Fair Pickle Beer is a limited edition offering from the popular Indianapolis-based brewery that aims to pack the punch of cucumber and dill into a golden ale.

4% ABV.
20 IBU.
God knows how much pickle brine.

💭 Justin's thought bubble: Most people aren't into carbonated pickle juice. Lucky for me, I'm not most people. Cashews. Slushies. Ice cream. Pickle all the things.

The complete lack of subtlety or any sign of restraint is a major plus, and makes this special edition brew the perfect thing for a round of Pickleback Shots.

💭 Arika's thought bubble: If you, like me, don't like pickles, learn from my mistakes.

Don't smell it first.
Better yet, don't order it at all.

How to try: You can pick up a can at the Indiana State Fair or your favorite Sun King location.

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Taste test: Sun King's State Fair Pickle Beer

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