I am really intrigued with
sour ales because of Justin Crossley with
The Brewing Network. He goes on an on about how good they are and I really had to try one for myself. I grabbed this one off the shelf for two reasons. One, its a (relatively) local brew. Two, the description; "This is a sour ale for those whose don't like sour ales, and a fruit ale for those who don't like fruit ales." So let's dig in and see what Justin is talking about:
Aroma - Sourness upfront. Peach and floral hints in the background. Subtle funkiness of a farmhouse ale, possibly from brettanomyces.
Appearance - Clear golden ale. Fluffy white head that dissipates to a fine lacing.
Flavor - Oh moley! Nice clean sourness, hints of peach... champagne like. Very dry. I'm speechless.
Mouth-feel - Light, very dry. High carbonation.
Overall - My first sour ale. I was drawn in by the label, "This is a sour ale for those whose don't like sour ales, and a fruit ale for those who don't like fruit ales." Very approachable beer, especially for those who aren't beer drinkers. Very dry, like champagne, accompanied by the 7% ABV. Hints of peach that goes perfect with flavors of this beer. Highly recommended first time sour ale. I'm in love.
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