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Mallassepät Imperial Blackcurrant Sour
Fruit Lambic 7.2 º
This Imperial Blackcurrant Sour pours with a striking presence, defined by a saturated deep violet hue and an intense bouquet of crushed dark berries. As a Wild Specialty Beer, it showcases a complex interplay between the assertive acidity of blackcurrant and the rustic, earthy nuances of mixed fermentation. The Imperial 7.2% ABV provides a robust structure and a quality body that supports the sharp tartness and subtle fruit tannins. Aromas of bramble and forest floor yield to a palate where the fruit’s natural zing is tempered by a clean, dry finish and a lingering, vinous complexity characteristic of a well-executed wild ale.
Appearance. Deep purple to opaque magenta with high SRM intensity. Pours with a moderate pinkish-white head that fades relatively quickly, leaving light lacing. Distinctly hazy due to heavy fruit addition and mixed fermentation.
Aroma. High intensity. Dominated by ripe blackcurrant, offering notes of dark skin and tart juice. Secondary layers of funky, earthy mixed fermentation and a sharp, clean lactic acidity. Malt is negligible, appearing only as a faint cracker-like backbone, with no detectable hop aroma.
Taste. Bold blackcurrant flavor immediately hits the palate, followed by a firm lactic sourness. The mixed fermentation contributes complex notes of hay and a touch of spice. Initial fruit sweetness is largely fermented out, resulting in a dry, tannic, and refreshing finish with a lingering berry aftertaste. Hop bitterness is very low, near 0 IBU, with the balance driven by acidity.
Mouthfeel. Medium body, which is slightly fuller than a standard sour due to the imperial strength. Moderate to high carbonation provides a lively, scrubbing effect. Subtle alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated. Mild astringency from fruit skins provides structure.
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