The Flying Inn Carmilla

Name: The Flying Inn Carmilla
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5c51d26c1603da5e058b4660
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.56 (280 reviews)

Sour Ale 5.5 º

The Flying Inn

Carmilla presents an inviting fusion of a Straight Sour Beer with the aromatic punch of a modern pale ale. This double dry-hopped sour leads with a vibrant interplay of Citra and Motueka hops, delivering intense waves of zesty lime, crushed citrus, and tropical lychee. A clean, sharp lactic acidity provides a refreshing backbone, harmonizing with the soft, bready malt presence typical of the New England influence. The sensory experience is defined by this citrus-forward tartness that remains bright and effervescent. It finishes with a crisp, dry snap, leaving a lingering impression of lime zest and sun-ripened tropical fruit.

Appearance. Pale straw to light yellow (2-3 SRM). Large, dense white head with moderate retention and light lacing. Distinctly hazy, consistent with the New England style influence.

Aroma. High intensity aroma dominated by a sharp, clean lactic sourness and explosive hop character. Pronounced notes of lime zest and lemon curd from Motueka and Citra hops are layered over tropical hints of lychee and grapefruit. Low bready malt supports the fruit. Clean fermentation with no funky phenols or Brettanomyces character.

Taste. Initial impression is a refreshing, sharp lactic sourness that mimics tart citrus. Vibrant hop flavors of lime and tropical fruit from Citra and Motueka follow, blending seamlessly with the acidity. Malt character is low, providing a soft bready foundation. Bitterness is undetectable, allowing the tartness to provide the balance. Finish is crisp and dry with a lingering lime and citrus zest aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a soft, slightly creamy texture. High carbonation contributes to a lively, effervescent mouthfeel. Alcohol warmth is negligible. Features a crisp, tongue-tingling acidity with no astringency.

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