 Snojerk321 (1024), San Diego, California, USA
May 2, 2008
Tap @ O’Brien’s San Diego. A clear glowing orange pour.....no head. Lots of sour peach on the aroma, flavor was very sour and tangy.
PilsnerPeter (1507), Flushing, New York, USA
Oct 13, 2008 G.A.B.F. 2008: Hazy light golden pour. The aroma has some light grainy pale malt, and just a tad of tart fruity/apricot skin. Has a light feel with a citric and mildly tart flavor. Soft sharp peach and mild grains as well. It’s very crisp and clean, but lacks funk and complexity of better examples. I’d want to revisit this with age.
hophead75 (1700), Boonton, New Jersey, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Thanks to YobDoog for sharing a growler of this at my tasting. Orange in color with a small off white head. Aroma of tart peaches, slightly funky, with some yeast must and a touch of wheat. Taste is moderately tart and sour, with peaches, slightly funky, with some mild to moderate wheat in the background. Just a touch of sweetness- tart, fruity finish. This one kept growing on me as I drank it.
MrBendo (999), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
Oct 9, 2008 Big thanks to FlacoAlto for a handbottle. Clear orange color with a small to medium head, which isn’t too bad for a handbottle. Aroma was lemony-tart funk, clean malt, peaches with a bit of balsamic vinegar. Taste was very sour and fruity, some dry honey with a bit of wood. Crisp and dry finish.
Rastacouere (5409), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Oct 8, 2008 Updated: Oct 9, 2008Objectively speaking:
Another strike by New Belgium in the niche sour ales market.
I like:
Large white-bubbled head lasts forever despite the beer being sour. You can smell the sourness straight out of the glass. The fruit is well integrated among a vinous medley. Strong lactic side, this has quality written all over it. Lingering puckering acidity is higher than anticipated. Surprisingly sour even, but the gently juicy peaches are never out of sight. Expressive tight, refreshing wheat base. Medium-full bodied. No rough edges and while full-carbonated, the bubbles do not bite.
I dislike:
Almost impossible to find. I’d try this recipe with a whole range of different fruits with pleasure.
Alldaydrinker (462), Norwood, Massachusetts, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Courtesy of FlacoAlto handbottle. Pours a orange golden color with a small white foamy head. Aroma is tart, fruity, peach is light but apparent, touch of funk and salt. Initial taste vinous, sweet fruit, peach moving into a salty, tart funk. Mid palate is touch yeast, tart continum. Finishing dry, fruity and touch of warmth. Refreshing and highly drinkable. Acidity is well balanced. Active carbonation and good head retention and spot lacing of the glass. Palate duration is average. Interesting brew.
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