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Salikatt Bryggeri Lobe
Sour Ale 8 º
Lobe is a lavishly composed Wild Specialty Beer that prioritizes a deep, jammy fruit experience. The profile is dominated by a trifecta of black cherries, red cherries, and blueberries, creating a complex dark berry and stone fruit intensity. A subtle addition of vanilla smooths the sharp lactic acidity, providing a creamy counterpoint to the tart berry skins. While the wild fermentation adds a faint underlying complexity, the focus remains on the thick, smoothie-like texture and the vibrant interplay between acidic fruit and residual sweetness. It is a bold, high-ABV expression where the fruit pulp defines the sensory journey.
Appearance. Deep, opaque purple-red with a thick, violet-tinted head that shows moderate retention. Highly turbid and viscous with visible fruit pulp and heavy lacing.
Aroma. High intensity aromatics of freshly crushed black cherries and sweet blueberries. A secondary layer of bright, tart red cherry acidity is softened by creamy vanilla bean. Very low funk; the aroma is dominated by ripe fruit esters.
Taste. An immediate burst of tart red cherry and sweet blueberry jam. Mid-palate reveals deeper black cherry flavors with a smooth vanilla-driven roundness. High acidity is present but balanced by the fruit's natural sugars and the vanilla. Bitterness is virtually non-existent. The finish is long and fruit-forward, leaving a lingering impression of dark berry skins and a clean lactic snap.
Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and viscous with a smoothie-like texture due to the high pulp content. Carbonation is moderate to low. Noticeable alcohol warmth provides a structural backbone to the heavy fruit load. Slight skin-derived tannin provides a gentle astringency.
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