 DandyWolfFloyd (200), Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 23, 2008
I was intrigued by this beer from the initial glance at its art work on the box. I was even more excited to find out it would be my 1st sour ale. Drinking from a snifter, it’s aroma is very prominent with tart cherry, a little acidic as well. It’s appearance is a burgundy color, with a nice carbonated head. The flavor is rather complex with definite sour cherry, a bit vinuous flavor, and a touch of alchohol. It’s very pleasant to the mouth with a definitive carbonated feel, no astringent aftertaste if chilled properly. I’m not exactly certain this is one for session drinking, but it’s very much a pleasure. It reminds me of a fine wine, rather than a beer, but all is good.
timfoolery (294), Alabama, USA
Jul 18, 2008 Bottle from Ledgers in Berkeley, CA. This Sour was fruitier than expected. The taste was of sour cherries and tart rasberries. It had a hint of sweet to go along with a good deal of, but mild, carbination. Overall, a departure from the genre, but very good for what it is (which is to say unique).
Geuzelambix (45), København, Denmark
Jul 16, 2008 A strange beer with an acidic touch - almost like vinegar. On the other hand it’s rather sweet as well, and goes along fine with some kind of desert - or simply AS a desert. I didn’t like it the first time around, but now I admit it’s quite nice.
texasbartender (124), Sugarland, Texas, USA
Jul 16, 2008 The beer pours a very clear reddish brown with a thick off white head. The nose is sour with a hint of rotting fruit and sour milk. The nose sort of scares me. The taste is a sour sweetness on the front with a sharp acidic sweet spike in the middle. It reminds me of a gueze, in as far as it is a sour sweetness with a sharp bite on the finish.
Rhapsudsy (3), Minnesota, USA
does not count  Jul 14, 2008 Complex and inviting. Ruby-crimson-brown in color. This one tastes almost exactly like its aroma: black cherries, pears, tart, acidic, and a hint of the warmth of bourbon. I’m thinking Gorgonzola might make an interesting pairing.
haddon90 (948), East Falls Church, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Jul 11, 2008 Had this on draft at Proof in DC. Poured a deep brown color with a nice tan head. Fruity aroma. Somewhat sour. Nice flavor! Good mix between some sour, bitterness and some fruit. Hinted some raisins in there as well. Much better then I anticipated.
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