La Source Beer Co. Belle Dame (Mandarin & Chamomile)

Name: La Source Beer Co. Belle Dame (Mandarin & Chamomile)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 69ca3d871603da7b8cec5e93

Belle Dame presents a vibrant, contemporary take on the classic Berliner Weisse, elevated by the bright addition of Mandarin and delicate Chamomile. The sensory experience is lead by a sharp, clean lactic acidity that immediately refreshes the palate. Mandarin provides a zesty, sun-ripened citrus sweetness that intertwines with a soft, herbal floral note from the Chamomile, reminiscent of meadow hay and steeped tea. A lean backbone of bready wheat malt supports these botanicals without adding weight, while the high effervescence lifts the aromatics and ensures a crisp, bone-dry finish that invites the next sip.

Appearance. Very pale straw (2-3 SRM). Pours with a large, dense white head that dissipates quickly due to high acidity. Brilliant clarity with aggressive effervescence.

Aroma. High intensity of sharp lactic sourness and bright citrus. Dominant aromas of fresh mandarin peel and sweet orange zest are layered over a delicate, tea-like chamomile floral character. Low bready wheat malt in the background; no hop aroma or fermentation funk.

Taste. Initial impression is a clean, puckering lactic tartness. The flavor follows the nose with vivid mandarin orange acidity and a subtle, earthy chamomile finish. Very low grainy wheat flavor provides a minimal malt base. Hop bitterness is undetectable, with balance provided entirely by the acidity. Finishes remarkably dry and clean with a lingering citrus zest aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with very high carbonation that feels prickly and effervescent on the tongue. Crisp acidity provides a refreshing bite. No perceived alcohol warmth or astringency.

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