Two Towns Down Ice Cream Van: Raspberry Ripple Sour

Name: Two Towns Down Ice Cream Van: Raspberry Ripple Sour
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68b6a7941603daf7124a5cc0
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.94 (18 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 7 º

Two Towns Down

This vibrant Wild Specialty Beer captures the nostalgic essence of a summer treat, pouring with a vivid ruby hue. The profile is dominated by an explosion of ripe, jammy raspberries, balanced by a smooth, creamy sweetness that evokes a classic raspberry ripple profile. While the wild fermentation provides a crisp, lactic acidity, the mouthfeel remains remarkably lush and rounded, likely enhanced by vanilla or lactose. Notes of tart berry skins intertwine with a soft malt base, creating a refreshing yet decadent sensory experience. It successfully marries the sharp punch of a fruited sour with a velvety finish that lingers elegantly on the palate.

Appearance. Deep pink to vivid ruby red; pink-tinted head with moderate to low retention; hazy to nearly opaque due to significant fruit additions and adjuncts.

Aroma. High intensity of jammy, ripe raspberries; moderate lactic tartness; secondary notes of sweet vanilla and cream; very low bready malt; no hop aroma; clean fermentation with minimal funk.

Taste. Initial burst of tart raspberry juice and berry skins; balanced by a moderate, creamy sweetness reminiscent of vanilla ice cream. Low bready malt flavor. Bitterness is nearly absent (low IBU context). The acidity is bright and lactic but softened by the creamy adjuncts. The finish is long and fruit-forward, transitioning from tart to a smooth, sweet-tart lingering aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body, which is higher than typical for the style due to the creamy 'ripple' character; moderate carbonation; light alcohol warmth; high creaminess with very low astringency.

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