This experimental Straight Sour Beer offers a complex bridge between brewing and cidermaking. Fermented with Muntons Gervin GV13 yeast within French oak barrels previously housing cider brandy, it presents a deep, oxidized hue far darker than typical examples of the style. The sensory profile is defined by a vivid interplay of tart apple and rustic cider notes merged with delicate hop aromas. Expect a vibrant acidic backbone that dances between residual sweetness and a subtle tannic bitterness from the wood. The influence of the aguardiente adds a sophisticated spirituous depth, rounding out the crisp, lactic sourness with nuances of vanilla and seasoned oak.
Appearance.Deep amber to copper (10–15 SRM) due to deliberate barrel oxidation; slight haze; moderate off-white head with fair retention.
Aroma.High intensity; dominant tart apple and farmhouse cider notes; moderate lactic sourness; subtle vanilla and toasted oak from the French oak; faint spirituous cider brandy notes; low floral hop presence.
Taste.Sharp, clean lactic acidity leads into flavors of bruised apple and pear; medium-low bready malt; a complex balance where tartness meets a hint of caramel sweetness and light hop bitterness. The finish is dry and lingering with a touch of wood tannin and spirituous depth.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body; moderate carbonation; light alcohol warmth from the barrel aging; crisp and refreshing acidity with a slight tannic tug.
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