This vibrant Straight Sour Beer presents a striking contrast between invigorating spice and soft orchard fruit. A clean, sharp lactic acidity serves as the canvas for fresh, aromatic ginger, which provides a distinctive spicy edge and subtle warmth. This is beautifully tempered by the inclusion of sweet, rounded pears, adding a mellow depth and juicy estery character to the profile. Underlying the fruit and spice is a delicate, crackery pale malt base that keeps the experience crisp and refreshing. The interplay of tart citrus notes and spicy-sweet fruit creates a revitalizing and harmoniously balanced sensory revolution that is both spicy and sourlicious.
Appearance.Pale straw (2–3 SRM) with a slight haze from the fruit additions. Features a large, dense white head with poor retention and high effervescence.
Aroma.High intensity of clean lactic sourness and sharp, fresh ginger spice. Distinctive aromas of sweet, ripe pear and tart apple esters are prominent. Low crackery pale malt presence provides a subtle background; no hop aroma is present.
Taste.Initial impression is a sharp, clean lactic sourness. Strong flavors of spicy ginger provide a zesty heat, which is expertly balanced by the mellow, rounded sweetness of ripe pear. Grainy and crackery malt notes provide a subtle backbone. Hop bitterness is undetectable. The finish is off-dry, crisp, and dominated by a tart fruit character.
Mouthfeel.Light body with high carbonation. A noticeable ginger-driven warmth accompanies the crisp acidity, providing an prickly sensation on the palate. Very refreshing with no astringency.
Sensory Profile.
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Dugges, Ginger & Pear, Sour Fruit Ale, 4.5%, 330ml
A crisp sour fruit ale with flavours of fresh ginger and sweet pears. A spicy, sweet, and tart blend .... Sourlicious!
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Dugges, Ginger & Pear, Sour Fruit Ale, 4.5%, 330ml - The Epicurean
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A crisp sour fruit ale with flavours of fresh ginger and sweet pears. A spicy, sweet, and tart blend. Sourlicious!
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