This Straight Sour Beer offers a refreshing, ultra-sessionable experience centered on vibrant stone fruit. The use of the UK hop Ernest provides a distinctive, natural apricot character that meshes seamlessly with the beer’s clean lactic acidity. On the nose, sharp lemony tartness balances against soft bready malts, while the palate is dominated by crisp citrus and stone fruit flavors. Despite its low alcohol content, the beer maintains a bright, effervescent presence, finishing dry with a lingering tang. It is a modern, hop-forward take on the style that emphasizes drinkability through a harmonious blend of yeast-derived tartness and fruity hop aromatics.
Appearance.Pale straw (2-3 SRM). Brilliant clarity with a slight haze from hop oils. Dense, white head with poor retention, typical of high-acid styles.
Aroma.Moderately-high intensity of clean lactic sourness. Prominent apricot and peach aromatics driven by Ernest hops, supported by subtle lemony esters. Background notes of crackery and biscuity pale malt.
Taste.Sharp, clean lactic sourness leads the palate. Mid-palate reveals refreshing apricot and tart apple notes from the Ernest hops. Very low bitterness is nearly undetectable. Grainy, bready malt provides a thin foundation. Finish is crisp, dry, and highly acidic without being vinegary.
Mouthfeel.Light body with a refreshing, crisp acidity. Moderate to high carbonation provides an effervescent prickle on the tongue. No alcohol warmth.
Sensory Profile.
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Iron Pier Brewery Ernest Sour (Keg)
Light and refreshing Sour beer, brewed with Kent grown Ernest Hops which add a soft Apricot and ston ...e fruit character.
Refreshing low ABV sour.
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Light and refreshing Sour beer, brewed with Kent grown Ernest Hops which add a soft Apricot and stone fruit character.
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