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Finch Sapsucker

Finch Beer Co
Chicago, Illinois
Beer style: California Common / Steam Beer
Ref: ratebeer.com Jun2024

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Sapsucker is our twiste on an American classic: the hybrid style created over a century ago in San Francisco known as California Common brewed with a hint of rye and plenty of Cluster and Northern Brewer hops. This red beer has a lighter body than one might expect as a result of lager yeast and a fermentation temperature that’s lower than your typical ale. Fruity ale esters are subtle and intermingle with the earthy late addition of Northern Brewer, a hop that is traditional for the style. We threw some dry hops in the mix of the same variety and viola! A modern classic perfect for that mid-summer day pub crawl.