2 Ratings

One Drop Brewing Co COURTSIDE*

Name: One Drop Brewing Co COURTSIDE*
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68a7411a1603da3d8bbd1dbf
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

Sour Ale 6.1 º

One Drop Brewing Co

This indulgent Wild Specialty Beer presents a maximalist sensory experience, defined by a lush smoothie profile. A dense medley of jammy strawberry, blackberry, and boysenberry provides a vibrant, tart backbone, while tropical notes of juicy mango and ripe banana add creamy depth. The Liquid Cream and meringue icing treatments contribute a rich, velvety sweetness, bolstered by distinctive accents of French vanilla and white chocolate ice cream. Despite the decadence, a clean kettle sour acidity cuts through the heavy lactose presence, balancing the dessert-like layers. It is an opulent, fruit-forward spectacle that seamlessly blends complex berry esters with a thick, pastry-inspired structure.

Appearance. Opaque and viscous; deep magenta to purple hue (SRM 25+). Features a thick, creamy, pale-pink tinted head with surprisingly good retention for the style and heavy lacing.

Aroma. High intensity. Dominant aromatics of jammy boysenberry, blackberry, and sweet cherry. Strong dessert-like notes of French vanilla and white chocolate. Secondary notes of ripe banana and tropical mango are evident. Very low lactic sourness; hop aroma and malt character are absent.

Taste. Initial impression is a burst of tart forest fruits and strawberry jam. Rich malt-substitute flavors of white chocolate and meringue icing follow. Mid-palate features juicy mango and creamy banana. Bitterness is nearly non-existent (low IBU context). The finish is long, sweet, and coating, yet refreshed by a sharp, clean lactic acidity that prevents cloying.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and thick with a smoothie-like viscosity. Moderate carbonation. High creaminess and a mouth-coating texture from the lactose and fruit solids. Alcohol warmth is very low and well-integrated. No astringency.

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