Avery Brewing Co. Ginger Sour

Name: Avery Brewing Co. Ginger Sour
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67fe264c1603da006ab1936c
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.88 (9762 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 7 º 10 IBU

Avery Brewing Company

This Wild Specialty Beer highlights the vibrant interplay between spicy aromatics and sharp acidity. Verdant fresh ginger leads the profile, offering a zesty, almost peppery bite that pierces through a radiant tartness. The barrel-aged character introduces subtle nuances of toasted oak and soft vanilla, grounding the bright, citrusy lactic sourness. Avery’s expertise in wild fermentation is evident in the clean, acidic backbone that frames the ginger without being overshadowed. On the palate, the ginger provides a refreshing heat that lingers into a crisp, bone-dry finish, making for an invigorating and complex sensory experience that balances botanical heat with wild fermentation character.

Appearance. Pours a brilliant pale gold to light amber (SRM 5-7) with a thin, white head that dissipates quickly due to the high acidity and alcohol content. Fine, active effervescence is visible.

Aroma. High intensity of fresh, zesty ginger and lemon-like lactic sourness. Subtle earthy funk, light toasted oak, and faint vanilla notes emerge from the barrel aging, with very low cracker-like malt presence.

Taste. Initial sharp lactic acidity leads immediately into a dominant flavor of spicy, fresh ginger. The mid-palate reveals light oak tannins and a hint of pale malt. Hop bitterness is negligible; the balance is firmly toward acidity and spice. The finish is very dry, clean, and acidic with a lingering ginger zing.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high, prickly carbonation. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, accompanied by a slight ginger-derived astringency and peppery heat on the tongue.

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