Penyllan Sofia (Vintage 2016)

Name: Penyllan Sofia (Vintage 2016)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6890d9321603da2d89c6c187
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.89 (186 reviews)

Sour Ale 7 º

Penyllan

Sofia is an elegant Straight Sour Beer that showcases a masterful multi-year transformation within champagne barrels. The extended maturation with Citra and Nelson Sauvin creates a profound depth, where typical citrus notes have evolved into complex layers of dried stone fruit, white currant, and vinous gooseberry through bio-transformation. A final infusion of Simcoe and a tactical blend of fresh West Coast IPA restores a bright, resinous vitality that balances the sharp lactic acidity of the house culture. The result is a sophisticated, effervescent golden ale that marries structural oak tannins with a lively hop-forward character and a bone-dry, champagne-like finish.

Appearance. Deep gold to pale straw (3–4 SRM); produces a large, dense white head with moderate to poor retention typical of high-acid styles; clarity is clear to slightly hazy with fine effervescent bubbles.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant sharp lactic sourness featuring lemon and tart green apple; layered hop character of overripe passionfruit, gooseberry, and a hint of pine from Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Simcoe; secondary notes of toasted oak and a clean, biscuity malt backbone.

Taste. Strong, clean lactic acidity leads the palate, followed by complex flavors of white grape, citrus zest, and tropical fruit; malt is supportive with a crackery, bready character; very low hop bitterness is offset by a dry, tannic wood presence; finishes bone-dry and crisp with a lingering lemony tartness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body; high carbonation providing a prickly, champagne-like effervescence; subtle alcohol warmth; sharp acidity creates a refreshing, crisp sensation with no astringency beyond light oak tannins.

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