Parallel 49 Rock the Bells Sour / Wild Ale at 7% ABV | 12 IBU (C$7.29 at Quarry Park Calgary Co-Op, 650 ml, packaged on 8-Nov-2017, acquired 12-Dec-2017, reviewed 18-Dec-2017)
Appearance: clear ruby with one finger of thin pinkish head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, spotty soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: cranberry, burnt rubber, light citrus, hint of Brett funk. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart, mild bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, short duration tart finish. (4/5)
Way too much phenolic on the front end for me, coming across as burnt rubber / band-aid. Finishes better than it starts, but still not my cup of tea. (13/20)
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