COVEN BREWERY Minerva

Name: COVEN BREWERY Minerva
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65ca46c01603da081c15353d
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.27 (1153 reviews)

Sour Ale 6 º

COVEN BREWERY

Minerva is a decadent Wild Specialty Beer crafted as a liquid interpretation of a caramel-dipped orchard fruit. This Pastry Sour Ale leads with a vibrant lactic acidity that immediately yields to the rich, indulgent flavors of buttery caramel and toasted sugar. The sensory profile is defined by a bold interplay between crisp, tart apple notes and a dense, confectionery sweetness. A subtle complexity from the wild fermentation provides a clean backdrop for the dessert-inspired ingredients, resulting in a medium-full bodied experience that balances sharp fruit tang with a lingering, velvety finish of warm toffee and fresh pomaceous fruit.

Appearance. Deep gold to amber-orange with a slight, hazy opacity. The beer pours with a thin, ivory-colored head that exhibits poor retention and minimal lacing, typical for a high-adjunct sour ale.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromatics of fresh green apple and rich, melted caramel. Complementary notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and a clean, sharp lactic tartness. Very low earthy funk may be present, but is largely overshadowed by the specialty ingredients.

Taste. The initial impression is a bright, mouth-watering apple tartness that quickly transitions into a deep, sweet caramel mid-palate. Flavor is reminiscent of baked apple crisp with a buttery toffee coating. Hop bitterness is absent (0 IBU context), allowing the sour-sweet balance to dominate. The finish is long and sweet-tart, leaving a lingering impression of caramel-covered fruit.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy, smooth texture that provides more weight than a standard wild ale. Carbonation is moderate. Very low alcohol warmth is well-integrated; no astringency is present despite the acidity.

Sensory Profile.