Cascade Brewing Sang Rouge (2013) American Wild Ale at 8.4% ABV (C$29.32 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, no bottle date or best before, reviewed 22-Jan-2016)
Appearance: nearly opaque brown with red-tinged amber-brown highlights, short off-white head that rapidly settles to a thick cap, minimal lacing. (4/5) Aroma: tart red berries, woody, vinous red grape, vinegar and soya sauce, tobacco and leather, light funk. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high tart. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-low carbonation, dry tart finish. (4/5)
Call it an “NW style sour ale” if you like, call it an “American Wild,” doesn’t much matter: this is a Flanders red. And a darned good one, at that. Massive fruity tart, red wine and leather, with a hint of umame, oaky and dry finish. Really, really nice (if not the “blood red” of the label). (17/20)
8.5/10 #ryansbooze ryansbooze.com
