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8 Wired Palate Trip
Sour Ale 6.5 º
8 Wired’s Palate Trip is a vibrant Wild Specialty Beer that reimagines the India Pale Ale through a lacto-soured lens. This Sour IPA swaps traditional hop bitterness for a sharp, tart acidity that electrifies the palate. A blend of American and New Zealand hops delivers a high-intensity sensory experience, bursting with juicy tropical fruit and citrus notes that mimic a fruit-forward IPA but with a refreshing, sour edge. The golden pour supports a light, crisp malt backbone, allowing the interplay between the zingy lactic sourness and the lush, resinous hop character to take center stage for a truly trippy, refreshing finish.
Appearance. Deep gold (7–10 SRM); moderate white head with fair retention that may dissipate quickly due to acidity; slight haze is common from heavy dry-hopping.
Aroma. High intensity aromatics featuring a complex blend of tropical fruit, passionfruit, and citrus from the American and New Zealand hops. A clean, sharp lactic sourness provides a lemony brightness, while the malt character remains low and neutral.
Taste. The initial impression is one of tart acidity rather than bitterness. Vibrant flavors of mango, grapefruit, and stone fruit dominate the palate. The malt provides a light, crackery foundation that stays in the background. Bitterness is very low, as the sourness provides the primary balance. The finish is remarkably dry, clean, and refreshing with a lingering juicy fruit character.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body that feels crisp on the tongue; moderate to high carbonation enhances the refreshing, prickly tartness. Minimal alcohol warmth and low astringency provide a smooth, juicy mouthfeel.
Sensory Profile.
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