Verboten Brewing 'TOSP Think Of Something Pink' Guava Wheat Beer, Colorado

Verboten Brewing 'TOSO Pink' Guava Wheat Beer introduces a tropical direction to a brewery known for creative interpretations of familiar styles. Guava is the distinguishing feature of the supplied product name, while the accompanying Imperial TOSO information describes a stronger expression of Verboten’s flagship orange blossom honey wheat beer, Thinking of Something Orange. That imperial recipe emphasizes sweet malt, citrus, and honey. Confirmation of the exact release is needed to establish which specifications apply to TOSO Pink.

Product Details:

• ABV: 12.3%
• Featured Ingredient: Guava
• Production Status: No longer being produced
• Co-owners: Josh Grenz and Angie Grenz
• Head Brewer: Josh Grenz

Sensory Description:

The supplied Imperial TOSO tasting notes describe a sweet malt foundation accompanied by citrus and honey. Malt provides the central richness, with citrus adding a brighter fruit expression and honey contributing another dimension of sweetness. Together, those elements describe a profile centered on malt and honey rather than a documented hop character. Guava is identified in the requested TOSO Pink name, but its aromatic intensity, sweetness, and relationship to the underlying beer have not been independently documented. Appearance, carbonation, mouthfeel, and finish also remain unverified for that release.

Brewer's Background:

Verboten Brewing & Barrel Project opened in Loveland, Colorado, in 2013. Associated with co-owners Josh and Angie Grenz, with Josh documented as owner and head brewer, the brewery builds its identity around traditional styles interpreted through distinctive ingredients and production choices. Its name means “forbidden” in German, reflecting an interest in ingredients beyond those permitted by historic German beer purity rules. In 2016, the brewery added “Barrel Project” to its name to recognize its commitment to barrel aging. Fruit, spice, and experimental releases support its guiding belief that there is a beer for everyone.

Serving Suggestions:

For the supplied 12.3% imperial specification, try a small pour at approximately 45 to 50°F in a tulip or snifter, allowing the beer to warm gradually as you explore its aromas. Suggested pairings for the documented malt, citrus, and honey profile include roast pork, glazed chicken, aged Gouda or a citrus tart. If the intended bottle is the guava wheat release, grilled shrimp, fish tacos with tropical fruit salsa, or fresh goat cheese are useful pairing options to explore.