It’s nearly summer, and you know what that means don’t you? It’s sour time! That’s what it means if you’re me anyway. There’s nothing more refreshing than a libation that inspires your taste buds to shock and awe. So here are three beers to get you on your way to sour season.
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Martin House True Love
This American Wild Ale is pure raspberry delicious. It’s made with fresh raspberry puree and is kettle-soured rendering a tangy, wholly sour beer. And at 5.2% ABV it’s an essential poolside beer.
Color: Bright raspberry with fleeting off white head
Aroma: Tart, bready berries
Taste: Lightly tart with slight breadiness
Finish: Bubbly, tangy raspberries
Body: Light to medium
2. Independence Brewing Company Illustrated Man Dark Sour with Berries
The Illustrated Man pours a gorgeous deep burgundy color with a light white head that dissipates quickly. But he’s not just a pretty face. He brings deep fruit flavors like blackberries, prunes, plums and Sweetart candies to the party. He’s fun and bubbly and rich and refreshing at the same time. He might not be a poolside pleasure but he’ll do the job once the sun goes down. This one will stay pretty easy drinking at only 5.5% ABV.
Color: Hazy deep burgundy
Aroma: Candied blackberries
Taste: Tart dark fruits like plums, prunes, blackberries
Finish: More tart fruit with fancy bubbles
Body: Medium
3. Epic Tart n Juicy Sour IPA
Epic is no stranger to the sour game, and it shows in this sour IPA. It’s just one of many in their series of Tart n’ Juicy Sour IPAs, 1 of 49 to be exact. Kettle-soured and brewed with Citra hops, this IPA, that drinks like a super tart Wild Ale, shines bright with tropical fruit and tart citrus. Light and poundable at 4.7% ABV.
Color: Slightly hazy deep copper
Aroma: Juniper with earthy notes
Taste: Herbal, light pine with tart lemon juice and light tangerine peel
Finish: Tart lemon
Body: Light to medium
So if you’re looking for that perfect beer to help you beat the heat, look past those substandard pale lagers and grab a sour instead. Your sour tooth will thank you.