Struiselensis

Brewed by De Struise Brouwers
Style: Sour Ale/Wild Ale
Oostvleteren, Belgium

Serve in Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler

375 ml bottle
After resting for a few months so the brett and pedi could work their magic I got around to opening this on a cool rainy spring afternoon. Having tried it once I may just pick this beer up again at some point in the future. In the very least I will recommend it to friends as a gateway to the world of sour beers. Striking a nice balance between tartness and sweetness it reminds me a olde bruin.

Aroma / Appearance - The transparent golden body and minimal head do not give any hints that this is a great beer. The tart, dry, and wheaty nose however begins to indicate this is more than just an experiment in throwing some bugs into a blonde ale. It almost reminds me of a young gueuze.

Flavor / Palate - Apple cider, lemon, and other sour citrusy flavors kick the throat with a nice tartness. The crisp finish is sharp and distinct. Unlike more sour beers it does not leave the throat parched. Struise once again has done an excellent job with this release.

Bottle - 750ml. Hazy golden body with average carbonation and a thin white bubbly head. Fresh hoppy aroma with herbal and cinnamon hints. Taste is sharp and well balanced. It carries fruity and herbal notes, and ends with a robust, long sour finish. Very good example of Sour Ale.

On tap at Kulminator inAntwerp. Golden orange in color with nice white head. Flavor nicely balanced between citrus and sour notes to create something very drinkable.

[1915-20081220] 11.2floz bottle. Sour yeasty and fruity aroma. Hazy, light brown orange body with a quick white bubbly head. Very sour fruity flavour with light lemon citrus and mild soap. Medium body is sour. Quite drinkable.
(w/ jerc)

Poured yellow with a white head. Aroma of fruit. Sour orange, cherry, apple, and lemon flavors. So smooth.

Citrus,orange, grape and musty sourness in the nose... pours with no head .. very tart, like licking a salty penny, i like it .. .light in the mouth..puckering! .. very clean, stuuuumac atttackkkk!!!

Bottle, pours golden hazy with thin white head. Aroma some tart fruits of apple/pear, funky yeast and plenty of sourness Taste, sour, lightly fruity apple/pear, champagne like yeast. Plenty of sourness but remains highly drinkable with light vinegary palate. Remidned me a lot of an overly sour apple cider.

bottle, pours gold with a thin white head that laces well. White grape, apple, and gueuze aromas. Light hay/malt and a sweet peach flavor turn sour with a vinegar, wood, and earthyness. Interesting and ends dry with a lingering oak flavor in the back of the mouth. Moderate to high carbonation. Interesting, but I’m not crazy about sours.