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Elder Pine Brewing & Blending The Midnight Sun
Sour Ale 9 º
The Midnight Sun is a complex Dark Sour Ale that bridges the gap between deep, roasted malts and bright, lactic acidity. After fourteen months in whiskey barrels, the profile reveals decadent layers of dark chocolate and tart, succulent sour cherries, reminiscent of a sophisticated Whiskey Sour cocktail. The extended aging introduces nuanced oak tannins and a smooth spirituous warmth that integrates seamlessly with the beer’s sharp, puckering finish. While the base provides a sturdy foundation of cocoa and bready malt, the dominant character is a vibrant, fruity tartness that pierces through the darkness, resulting in a bold, multi-dimensional experience where sweetness and acidity find a delicate, barrel-kissed balance.
Appearance. Deep brown to mahogany (25–35 SRM) with prominent ruby highlights. Pours with a thin, tan-colored head that dissipates quickly due to the high acidity and alcohol content, leaving minimal lacing. Slightly hazy from extended barrel conditioning.
Aroma. High intensity; sharp lactic sourness leads, followed immediately by rich notes of dark chocolate and bright, tart cherries. The whiskey barrel influence is prominent, contributing vanilla, charred oak, and a distinct spirit-like aroma. No hop aroma is present. Low bready malt notes are secondary to the acidic and barrel-driven complexity.
Taste. Initial impression is a bracing lactic acidity balanced by a moderate malt sweetness. Flavors of dark chocolate and cocoa powder intermingle with intense sour cherry fruitiness. The mid-palate features whiskey-soaked oak and subtle vanilla tannins. Hop bitterness is undetectable, as the acidity provides the structural balance. The finish is long and dry with a lingering tartness and a warming whiskey aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy texture that is cut by moderate to high carbonation. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, reflecting its strength and whiskey barrel heritage. Minimal astringency from the oak tannins.
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Elder Pine The Midnight Sun Dark Sour (2022)
Sour Ale - Dark | 9% ABV Commercial Description: Dark Sour Ale aged in whiskey barrels for 14 months .... Notes of chocolate covered sour cherries & a stiff Whiskey Sour cocktail. Shipping inform...
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Sour Ale - Dark | 9% ABV Commercial Description: Dark Sour Ale aged in whiskey barrels for 14 months. Notes of chocolate covered sour cherries & a stiff Whiskey Sour cocktail. Shipping inform...
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