August 2024: Sour Beer Box

August 2024: Sour Beer Box

Wilderness ~ Until I Met You 4.8% Rhubarb Sour

Until I Met You is a spritzy, sharp sour that balances the tang of rhubarb with crisp apple notes. This beer offers a refreshing tartness, enhanced by a lively carbonation that tickles the palate. The rhubarb brings a distinctive, slightly earthy tartness, while the apple adds a crisp, fruity sweetness that complements the sour profile.

Interesting Fact: Rhubarb is often used in sour beers to add a vibrant tartness. This vegetable’s natural acidity and complex flavour profile make it ideal for brewing, especially when combined with other fruits like apple.

Pair this Rhubarb Sour with a variety of dishes. It complements creamy cheeses like brie or goat cheese, where its tartness cuts through the richness. It also works well with light salads and seafood, adding a refreshing contrast to the flavours.

Overtone ~ Glimmer 3.4% Session Sour

Glimmer is a bright session sour that combines zesty lime with the fruity depth of blueberry. The result is a beer that is both refreshing and flavourful, with a balanced sourness that is approachable yet vibrant. Its low ABV makes it ideal for extended sipping, while the lime and blueberry offer a harmonious blend of citrus and fruit.

Interesting Fact: Lime and blueberry are an intriguing combination, as lime’s bright acidity complements the rich sweetness of blueberry. This flavour pairing not only enhances the fruity profile of the beer but also creates a refreshing and balanced taste experience. The interplay between these two ingredients highlights how well contrasting flavours can harmonize in a sour beer.

Enjoy this session sour with dishes that can match its fruity and zesty profile. It pairs well with spicy dishes, such as Mexican cuisine, or with a light dessert like lemon sorbet. Its refreshing nature also complements summer salads and grilled seafood.

Disruption IS Brewing ~ Talk To Your Alchemist 6.3% Key Lime Sour

Talk To Your Alchemist features a bold Key Lime Pie flavour, with a refreshing burst of lime juice balanced by the richness of biscuit malt and vanilla. The lactose adds a creamy texture, reminiscent of pie crust. This sour offers a well-rounded, dessert-like experience with every sip.

Interesting Fact: Key lime pie, a classic American dessert, is traditionally made with key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust. This beer captures those flavours, making it a unique take on a beloved dessert.

This sour pairs wonderfully with rich, creamy dishes. Try it with a slice of key lime pie, or with creamy seafood dishes like crab cakes or a lobster roll. It also complements tangy cheeses and citrus-based salads.

Cloudwater ~ Pineapple & Lime Breeze 4.5% Fruited Sour

Pineapple & Lime Breeze is a smooth, crushable sour that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the zesty tang of lime. The base is soft and smooth, with fruity aroma hops enhancing the vibrant fruit flavours. The acidity is tart but not overpowering, making this sour a refreshing summer choice.

Interesting Fact: Fruited sours like Pineapple & Lime Breeze use fruit to add complexity and balance to the sour profile. Pineapple and lime are often chosen for their vibrant flavours, which stand out against the tartness of the base beer.

This fruited sour pairs well with tropical and light dishes. It’s excellent with grilled shrimp or fish tacos, where the tropical fruit flavours can complement the food. It also works well with fresh salads and light desserts like coconut sorbet.

Vault City ~ Very Berry Single Scoop 4.1% Session Sour

Very Berry Single Scoop is a session sour that blends strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The result is a vibrant, fruity flavour with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, making it both refreshing and indulgent.

Interesting Fact: The addition of vanilla ice cream in sour beers is a creative way to enhance the creamy texture and add a touch of sweetness, mimicking the experience of a dessert in a glass.

Pair this session sour with sweet or fruity dishes. It goes well with a berry tart or a cheesecake, where its fruitiness can complement the dessert. It also pairs nicely with lighter, creamy dishes, adding a refreshing contrast to the richness.

Siren Craft Brew ~ Piña Colada Sour 6.0% Cocktail Sour

Piña Colada Sour captures the essence of a tropical cocktail with creamy toasted coconut, ripe pineapple, and Madagascan vanilla. The natural tartness of the sour beer keeps it light and refreshing, making it perfect for summer sipping.

Interesting Fact: The piña colada, originally from Puerto Rico, is a classic tropical cocktail made with pineapple, coconut cream, and rum. This beer replicates the cocktail’s flavours in a sour beer format.

This cocktail sour pairs beautifully with tropical dishes. Enjoy it with a fruit salad, coconut curry, or grilled pineapple. It also complements rich, creamy desserts like coconut cream pie or a tropical panna cotta.

Otherworld ~ Lumen 4.0% White Tea Sour

Lumen is a juicy sour infused with whole leaf Mu Tan White tea, offering delicate fruit flavours, notes of peach, and a bold citrus tang. The white tea adds a subtle, sophisticated layer to the sour beer, creating a complex and refreshing drink.

Interesting Fact: White tea is one of the least processed teas, retaining delicate flavours and high antioxidant levels. Its subtlety complements the sour profile without overwhelming it, making it an elegant addition to the beer.

This white tea sour pairs well with light and flavorful dishes. Try it with sushi, a citrusy chicken salad, or a delicate seafood dish. It also goes well with mild cheeses and fresh fruit, enhancing the beer’s nuanced flavours.

Pretty Decent ~ Chicken On Ice 3.4% Berliner Weisse

Chicken On Ice is a tart Berliner Weisse with a raspberry twist, featuring a hint of vanilla sweetness at the start and a sour finish. Its light and fruity profile is refreshing and slightly spritzy, making it a delightful, easy-drinking sour.

Interesting Fact: Berliner Weisse is a low-ABV, sour wheat beer from Berlin, often served with fruit syrups. Its light, tart character makes it a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing sour beer.

Pair this Berliner Weisse with light and fruity dishes. It complements fresh berry desserts, like a raspberry sorbet or a fruit salad. It also works well with summer salads and light seafood, where its tartness can enhance the flavours.
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