Green Bench Brewing Co The Sweetest Taboo

Name: Green Bench Brewing Co The Sweetest Taboo
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6282ce66aedfcf06ef60a39a
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.11 (45 reviews)

Sour Ale 6 º

Green Bench Brewing Co

The Sweetest Taboo is an evocative Straight Sour Beer that masterfully bridges the gap between sharp acidity and complex barrel character. A blend of golden ales aged in Bourbon and Calvados barrels, it presents a bright, lemony lactic tartness harmonized with the sophisticated depth of Calvados-derived apple brandy. The barrel aging imparts elegant layers of toasted oak and subtle vanilla, smoothing the edges of the biscuity malt base. Effervescent and crisp, it concludes with a dry, fruit-forward finish where the warmth of the bourbon barrels provides a soft, lingering complexity without overwhelming the beer's refreshing, acidic core.

Appearance. Straw to light gold (SRM 3-4); clear to slightly hazy; large white head with poor retention and light lacing; highly effervescent.

Aroma. High intensity lactic sourness with dominant notes of lemon and tart green apple; secondary notes of apple brandy and subtle vanilla from the Calvados and Bourbon barrels; low biscuity malt; no hop aroma or fermentation funk.

Taste. Sharply sour with a clean lactic character and bright citrus acidity; moderate flavors of tart apple and pear; low crackery malt support; barrel influence provides light toasted oak and a hint of caramel; no hop flavor or bitterness; finishes very dry and crisp with a lingering fruity acidity.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high carbonation; crisp acidity creates a prickly sensation on the tongue; very light alcohol warmth from the barrel aging; no astringency.

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