Orient Street Going Donuts

Name: Orient Street Going Donuts
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6773b4851603da2493adebcf
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.13 (10 reviews)

Sour Ale 9 º

Orient Street

Orient Street Going Donuts is a decadent and intense Wild Specialty Beer that pushes the boundaries of the imperial sour category. At 9% ABV, it presents a bold interplay between sharp lactic acidity and luscious pastry-inspired sweetness. The addition of donuts and vanilla creates a doughy, creamy foundation that artfully balances a vibrant trio of blueberries, currants, and raspberries. The dark berry fruit provides a jammy depth and refreshing tartness, while the vanilla rounds out the profile with a smooth, dessert-like finish. It is a complex, full-bodied sensory experience where wild fermentation characteristics meet the indulgent flavors of a confectionery shop.

Appearance. Deep crimson to dark purple hue (SRM 25–35) with a hazy to opaque clarity. Pours with a moderate, pink-tinted head that shows fair to low retention, common in high-ABV fruited sours, leaving light lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics of jammy raspberries and tart currants dominate initially. As it warms, sweet vanilla bean and a distinct baked-dough character from the donuts emerge. Low earthy blueberry notes and a clean, sharp lactic acidity are present, with minimal hop presence and no detectable esters from traditional yeast.

Taste. The initial impression is a sharp, mouth-watering tartness from the currants and raspberries. This is quickly countered by a rich, bready malt presence and a creamy vanilla sweetness. Blueberry flavors provide a mid-palate fruitiness that lingers into the finish. Hop bitterness is negligible, allowing the acidic fruit and pastry sweetness to define the balance. The finish is long and fruity with a subtle, cake-like aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a thick, almost viscous texture enhanced by the donut and vanilla additions. Carbonation is moderate, providing enough lift to prevent the sweetness from becoming cloying. A noticeable but smooth alcohol warmth is present, with very low astringency from the fruit skins.

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