 General_Gao (2368), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
May 13, 2008
Draft at the brewpub. Poured a clear ruby brown color. The head was thin, white, and fizzled out pretty rapidly. The aroma was of adhesive tape and light chocolate. There was only the slightest hint of sour fruit. Very acidic on the tongue throughout with distinct sour cherry and apple flavors. There was also some adhesive tape. A pleasant fresh malty cereal grain flavor came through at the end, so at least it finished on a strong note.
esjaygee (688), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 25, 2008 On tap at the Grumpy Troll brewpub. Dark reddish brown with a thin off-white head. Aroma of cherry, apple and light smoke. Grapes, apples, cherries and oak make up the flavor. Smooth body that is very sour and tart and finishes sour. For some odd reason, I really like this style as an occasional brew to have. Probably my favorite of the grumpy troll offerings and the name and logo of Ned Flanders cracked me up a bit too.
NeonLX (255), Wisconsin, USA
May 19, 2008 This is the first example of this style I’ve ever tried. I have to say it was quite enjoyable, but I don’t know how it stacks up against others of this kind. Anyhoo, on tap of the annual WORT-FM block party, this poured a somewhat cloudy dark brown with ruby highlights. Smallish eggshell head. Nutty aroma with a sharp apple cider overtone. First taste is, well, SOUR--a lot like a crab apple. The tartness quickly subsides, leaving a malty background and some fruitiness thrown in for good measure. Slightly bitter finish, maybe a tad grapefruit-y. I liked it and now I look forward to trying others of this type.
Petrucci914 (317), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
May 17, 2008 Pours a mahogany color with a medium white head. Aroma is cherry, apple, cranberry, and some light funk. Taste is about the same. The palate is VERY nutty but it is a very unique.
Juelze (655), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
May 17, 2008 On tap at the Gt. Pours out with little off-white head. Aroma is sour black cherry, apple, light yeast funk. Taste is sour cherry, grape, nuttiness, and light citrus. Palate is mild carbonation and sweet and sours profiles. The nuttiness of the malt adds some complexity and prevents it from being lopsided. Good stuff.
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