Salikatt Helix

Name: Salikatt Helix
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65df5a3e1603da067d66b1bf
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.23 (3647 reviews)

Sour Ale 8 º

Salikatt

Salikatt Helix is an intensely concentrated Wild Specialty Beer that delivers a massive fruit profile atop a robust Berliner Weisse base. Fermented with a complex blend of lactic acid bacteria, this 8% ABV sour is amplified by the addition of lactose for a plush, rounded texture. The profile is dominated by the authentic, vibrant presence of blackcurrant, blueberries, and blackberries, providing a refreshingly tart and deeply saturated sensory experience. Poured thick and opaque, it balances sharp acidity with a subtle residual sweetness, ensuring the dark berry character remains the focal point from the first aromatic burst to the lingering, fruit-forward finish.

Appearance. Deep, opaque purple, reminiscent of fresh fruit purée. Pours with a thick, viscous consistency and a short-lived, vibrant pink-to-purple head with minimal lacing.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics of freshly crushed blackcurrant and jammy blackberries, supported by the earthy sweetness of blueberries. A clean, sharp lactic acidity provides a bright backbone, while a hint of creamy sweetness from lactose lingers in the background.

Taste. An immediate explosion of tart dark berries, specifically blackcurrant and blackberry, leading into a mid-palate of sweet blueberry. The lactic sourness is firm but integrated, balanced by a smooth, milky sweetness. The finish is long and fruit-centric, ending with a refreshing tartness and no hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied with a thick, smoothie-like viscosity. Carbonation is moderate, providing enough lift to cut through the density. Alcohol warmth is well-hidden but provides a slight structural weight; minimal astringency despite the heavy fruit skin contact.

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