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Staggeringly Good Souropod - Blood Orange, Apricot & Star Anise
Fruit Lambic 6.4 º
This Wild Specialty Beer radiates a vibrant, sunshine-in-a-glass character, balancing sharp lactic acidity with complex botanical layers. The aroma leads with the zesty, pithy punch of blood orange, followed closely by the jammy, sun-ripened depth of apricot. A distinctive thread of star anise provides a subtle, cooling spice that peaks at the front of the palate. On the tongue, the zesty citrus and stone fruit interplay with a crisp, clean kettle-soured base, while the aniseed adds an intriguing, herbal complexity. It finishes remarkably dry and refreshing, making this 6.4% ABV ale surprisingly easy-drinking, bright, and wonderfully sophisticated.
Appearance. Pours a hazy, glowing orange-amber with soft salmon highlights (SRM 7-10). The off-white head is fine-beaded but dissipates quickly to a thin collar, typical of highly acidic fruit beers.
Aroma. High intensity. Sharp, zesty blood orange peel and fresh-squeezed juice dominate. Supporting notes of sweet, fleshy apricot provide a stone-fruit counterpoint, while a delicate, spicy hint of black licorice from the star anise adds depth. A clean, lemony lactic tartness underscores the fruit.
Taste. A sharp, zesty citrus entry features the tangy profile of blood orange. This is immediately followed by a cooling, light hint of aniseed from the star anise. The mid-palate is filled with rounded apricot sweetness that softens the acidity. High lactic sourness is present but balanced by fruit esters. The finish is very dry, clean, and refreshing with lingering citrus pith.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a crisp, moderate to high carbonation level that accentuates the tartness. No significant alcohol warmth is perceived despite the 6.4% ABV. A slight, pleasant acidity prickle on the tongue.
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