Following the lead of a few other fellow blog-smiths, I figured I would jump on the 12 beers of Christmas bandwagon….
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| borrowed picture from the internet...too dark to get a decent pic at CAH |
This is THE most interesting beer I’ve ever had, and not for the faint of heart. A Flemish “red-ale” (lambic) that is a blend of several vintages of its itself, the oldest being 18months. Aged in ancient oak casks, the ale takes on a very fruity and astringent sour flavor. I’m not as food oriented as others, but ended up pairing this ale with a Belgian pretzel appetizer between my tablemates. ABV is around 6%, so not crazy strong, but this is definitely a sipper due to the almost wine like character.
If you ever wanted to try a truly unique Sour Ale, this one should be on your short list.
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