Basqueland Tropical Tango

Name: Basqueland Tropical Tango
Brand: Beer
SKU: 66fcfdf91603da8b6a2bbfe7
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.49 (518 reviews)

Sour Ale 5.5 º

Basqueland Brewing

This Wild Specialty Beer offers a vibrant, rhythmic sensory experience inspired by a tropical fruit medley. It presents an intense aromatic profile of ripe mango, tart passion fruit, and zesty guava, underpinned by a clean, lactic sourness typical of modern American Wild Ales. The palate is dominated by these bright tropical notes, where the fruit esters are amplified by a refreshing acidity. Fermented to a dry finish, the beer balances its lush fruit character with a crisp, effervescent snap. The result is a sophisticated and highly sessionable sour that showcases the harmony between wild fermentation and bold, exotic ingredients.

Appearance. Deep golden to soft orange hue with a pronounced, hazy opacity from the fruit additions. It carries a fine-beaded white head that exhibits moderate to low retention, typical of acidic styles.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics of passion fruit, mango, and pineapple. A clean, lemony lactic sourness is present, accompanied by subtle earthy notes and faint fruity esters from the wild yeast fermentation.

Taste. Initial impression is a sharp, refreshing burst of tropical fruit including mango and passion fruit. A moderate to high lactic acidity provides a firm backbone, while the malt remains a neutral, crackery support. The finish is remarkably dry and clean, with a lingering tartness and fruit skin character, showing no perceptible hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a prickly, high carbonation that cleanses the palate. It features a crisp, acidic mouth-watering quality and no detectable alcohol warmth.

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