Vault City Brewing You Won’t Believe It’s Not Crumble!

Name: Vault City Brewing You Won’t Believe It’s Not Crumble!
Brand: Beer
SKU: 697c85731603da6470962387
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.28 (65 reviews)

Sour Ale 6 º

Vault City Brewing
Sudden Death Brewing

This Wild Specialty Beer delivers a decadent, dessert-inspired sensory experience reminiscent of a freshly baked fruit crumble. A dense, jammy profile of unfermented cherries, strawberries, and plums provides a vibrant, succulent core, while tart apples offer a crisp, balancing acidity. The malted barley and oats contribute a rich, bready foundation that mimics a golden pastry crust, further enhanced by the aromatic warmth of cinnamon. The overall character is thick and indulgent, artfully blending a moderate lactic sourness with a lingering, pastry-like sweetness, creating a complex and nostalgic liquid interpretation of a classic oven-baked treat.

Appearance. Pours a thick, opaque deep red to magenta hue with a dense, pinkish foam head that shows moderate retention. Visible fruit particulate contributes to a smoothie-like consistency with heavy lacing.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics of fresh-baked pastry and dark red fruits. Distinct notes of jammy cherries and ripe strawberries dominate, followed by the tart skins of plums and crisp apples. A pronounced spicy warmth from cinnamon integrates with a sweet, bready oat character.

Taste. An immediate burst of tart fruit acidity is quickly rounded by the intense sweetness of unfermented fruit purée. Flavors of macerated cherries and strawberries lead the palate, supported by a stone-fruit depth from plums and a tangy apple finish. The malt profile provides a crumble effect with notes of toasted oats and sweet pastry dough. Cinnamon adds a spicy complexity that lingers alongside a balanced lactic sourness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full to full body with a creamy, viscous, smoothie-like texture driven by the heavy use of oats and unfermented fruit. Carbonation is moderate to low, providing a soft mouthfeel without being prickly. Alcohol warmth is light and well-integrated at 6% ABV.

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