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Slow Lane Brewing Bear Hug
Flanders Red Ale 6.5 º
Bear Hug is a deeply layered Oud Bruin that balances a 16-month oak-aged maturation with vibrant fermentation character. The long aging process, driven by Pediococcus, develops a sophisticated sourness that melds seamlessly with a complex foundation of dark malts. Expect rich notes of caramel and chocolate, intertwined with dark fruit esters of raisins and black cherries. The extended time in wood introduces elegant, sweet sherry-like oxidation and a subtle woody structure. This Flanders Brown offers a harmonious sweet-and-sour interplay, concluding with a smooth, nuanced finish that reflects its patient, can-conditioned evolution and complex ester profile.
Appearance. Deep reddish-brown with mahogany highlights; excellent clarity with a fine, light tan head showing moderate retention.
Aroma. High intensity malt character featuring caramel, toffee, and chocolate. Pronounced fruity esters of plums, raisins, and dates. A clean, aged sourness is present alongside a sophisticated sherry-like oxidation and a subtle oaky presence; hop aroma is absent.
Taste. Initial dark caramel and burnt sugar flavors are balanced by a firm lactic sourness. Complex fruit notes of black cherries and figs lead into a lingering sherry-like aged character. Hop bitterness is restrained and low, allowing the malty sweetness and acidity to drive the sweet-and-sour finish.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, creamy texture; moderate carbonation with a light, well-integrated alcohol warmth and no astringency.
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Slow Lane Brewing Bear Hug Barrel Aged Brown Sour 375mL
Bear Hug is an Oud Bruin style sour, otherwise known as a Flanders Brown. It was aged for 16 months ...he Pediococcus bacteria to develop the desired sourness and also results in the malt profile acquiring some sweet sherry like flavors. A complex blend of dark malts and fruity esters, with balan ...
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Bear Hug is an Oud Bruin style sour, otherwise known as a Flanders Brown. It was aged for 16 months in oak barrels, before being can conditioned for a further 5 months. This long aging period allows the Pediococcus bacteria to develop the desired sourness and also results in the malt profile acquiring some sweet sherry like flavors. A complex blend of dark malts and fruity esters, with balanced sweetness and sourness.
6.5% ABV
6.5% ABV
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