Central City Brewers + Distillers Sour I Sour Brown Flanders Brown Ale / Oud Bruin at 9.2% ABV (C$25.49 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 750 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 23-May-2016, reviewed 27-May-2016)
Appearance: hazy medium amber with one finger of creamy light beige head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: red wine, woody, vinegar, dark stone fruit. (8/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, low bitter, moderate-high tart. (8/10) Medium body, moderate-soft carbonation, dry tart finish. (4/5)
Impressive right from the get-go – smells like a very traditional Flanders Brown. The ABV integration is phenomenal: there’s no indication of the heavy-duty content until you’re well into it. Really a lot like Duchesse, which is no mean feat, especially for a brewery new to the style. Well worth trying and damn, that is some shit. (16/20)
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