Boulevard Brewing Co. Love Child No 6 American Wild Ale at 9.2% ABV (US$20.99 at Specs Main Houston, 750 ml, best before 1-Oct-2017, acquired 23-Jan-2016, reviewed 5-Jun-2016)
Appearance: opaque pale to medium amber with a short-lived fizzy white head, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: sour cherries, oak, leather. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high tart, moderate sweet, mild bitter. (7/10) Medium-light body, lively carbonation, off-dry tart finish. (4/5)
Not bad – definitely comes across more with true wild flavours, than kettle-soured lactic. But it’s a bit sharp, and a bit muddled, and really quite a bit not worth the price of admission. I mean, seriously, for that price I can get Cantillon domestically – and this ain’t Cantillon. For half the price, I’d consider it again, but it really doesn’t belong in such rarefied atmosphere. Don’t get me wrong, it’s pretty good on the front end: the aromas are decent, and the initial mouth feel and flavours are good. Unfortunately, it falls down a little on the finish, ending abruptly and a little astringent. Good, not great. (14/20)
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