Tiki Torture Pina Colada Sour: A Tropical Collaboration from Toppling Goliath and Xül Beer Co.

Here we have an exciting new collaboration coming from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. in Decorah, Iowa. The brewery has teamed up with Xül Beer Co. of Nashville, Tennessee to create Tiki Torture, a vibrant pina colada sour ale designed to deliver a tropical punch of pineapple, coconut, and bold sour character. This new release arrives at a sessionable 5.3 percent ABV and will be packaged in 16-ounce cans, showcasing a striking label filled with tiki imagery, tropical fruit, and dark, playful artwork.

Tiki Torture is built to evoke the classic pina colada experience, blending sweet pineapple, creamy coconut, and bright acidity into a refreshing sour ale. The beer promises a balance of fruit intensity and tartness, offering a flavor profile that is both indulgent and invigorating. Fans of fruited sours, tiki cocktails, and tropical beer styles will find plenty to love in this collaboration.

Label Text Toppling Goliath Tiki Torture:

“Tiki Torture Pina Colada Sour Under the cloak of night, XUL Beer Co. and Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. joined forces to create Tiki Torture. A brew that will smother you in notes of pineapple and crush you with hints of coconut. May the dark lord of sours take mercy on your soul.”

A Tropical Sour Built for Summer and Beyond

Tiki Torture is crafted to deliver a full sensory experience. The aroma bursts with ripe pineapple, creamy coconut, and subtle tropical florals. The flavor follows with a wave of sweet fruit balanced by bright acidity, creating a refreshing and lively sour ale. The coconut adds a smooth, rounded sweetness that complements the tart pineapple, giving the beer a true pina colada character.

The beer’s moderate ABV makes it ideal for warm weather drinking, beach days, backyard gatherings, and any moment when a tropical escape is needed. The collaboration between Toppling Goliath and Xül Beer Co. brings together two breweries known for bold flavors, creative concepts, and visually striking branding. Tiki Torture reflects both breweries’ commitment to crafting beers that stand out in flavor, appearance, and personality.

More details on release timing, distribution, and tasting notes will be announced soon, but early impressions suggest this will be one of the standout fruited sour collaborations of 2026.

About Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.:

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., founded in 2009 in Decorah, Iowa, is one of the most influential and celebrated breweries in American craft beer. Known for its world class IPAs, barrel aged stouts, and fruited specialty beers, Toppling Goliath has earned international acclaim for its commitment to quality, innovation, and bold flavor expression. The brewery’s flagship beers, including Pseudo Sue Pale Ale, King Sue Double IPA, and Pompeii IPA, have become iconic in the craft beer world, showcasing the brewery’s mastery of hop driven styles.

Toppling Goliath is also renowned for its barrel aged program, producing legendary stouts such as Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout and Assassin, which consistently rank among the highest rated beers in the world. The brewery’s dedication to craftsmanship, experimentation, and ingredient quality has made it a destination for beer enthusiasts across the country.

Located in the scenic Driftless Region of northeast Iowa, Toppling Goliath operates a state of the art brewing facility and taproom that welcomes visitors with fresh beer, limited releases, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The brewery frequently collaborates with other innovative breweries, artists, and creators, resulting in unique releases like Tiki Torture that blend creativity with technical precision.

Toppling Goliath’s portfolio spans IPAs, stouts, sours, lagers, and specialty beers, each crafted with a focus on flavor, balance, and drinkability. The brewery’s commitment to excellence has earned it numerous awards, accolades, and a passionate fan base that follows each new release closely.

With a legacy built on bold brewing and a future driven by innovation, Toppling Goliath continues to shape the craft beer landscape. The release of Tiki Torture Pina Colada Sour highlights the brewery’s ability to explore new styles, embrace collaboration, and deliver beers that capture imagination and palate alike.