Blindman Brewing Kettle Sour #6 (Amarillo & Vic Secret) Sour / Wild Ale at 4.5% ABV | 7 IBU (C$3.25 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 355 ml, bottle date 24-Aug-2016, best before 22-Nov-2016, acquired 8-Nov-2016, reviewed 8-Nov-2016)
Appearance: slightly hazy straw with one finger of loose white head diminishing rapidly to a thin cap, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: lactic funk, grassy, lemon, tropical fruit, pale malt. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart, low bitter. (7/10) Medium-light body, moderate carbonation, short tart finish. (3/5)
I’m a bit of a sucker for ANZ hops, so I was hopeful that the Vic Secret might make this a bit more interesting than #4 (Amarillo and Chinook). And there’s a hint of vinous tropical fruit there, sure – but it’s hidden a long way behind a plain-Jane funky lactic sour. Not sure I’ll bother with their next kick at the cat for this style. (13/20)
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