The main reason that I am taking a little break from what has lately been a Cicerone study focused string of Wednesday posts is that I watched this video the other day and thought it was really interesting. That is probably partly because I think that The Bruery produces excellent beer but also because the topic is Sour Ales.
Enjoy . . .
The Bruery – On Sour Ales from The Bruery on Vimeo.
Since I promised a few not so common styles/versions of wheat beers in the reviews this week I have to follow up the very clear one from Tuesday with a slightly sour one for today. I believe that I have tried as many home brewed examples of this style as I have commercial examples. With that said this is a particularly tasty one that I was happy to finally see here in Florida.
A very sessionable end for the week . . .
Brewery: The Bruery (Placentia, CA)
Name: Hottenroth
Style: Berliner Weisse
ABV: 3.10% (on bottle)
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge before being served in a French jelly glass.
Aroma: A slightly sour aroma that has some of the character of a fruity Sauvignon Blanc (pear-like). Light overall and especially so since the head fades so quickly. – 8.5/12
Appearance: Very, very pale straw color. Slight white head with large bubbles that dissipates very quickly without leaving a trail. Very clear with a few rising bubbles visible. – 2/3
Flavor: A pretty light sourness that fades quickly with a bit of grainy wheat character in the middle and a faint fruitiness with the same profile as the same in the aroma. Finishes nicely dry without any real lingering flavors. – 15/20
Mouthfeel: Very light body with a pretty high level (of fine) carbonation. Good crispness and can certainly tell the very low ABV. – 4/5
Overall Impressions: Super light and refreshing beer that is great for warm weather drinking. Not a ton of depth but very simple and very enjoyable. Would have loved a bit more citric sourness, but it is well balanced the way it is. Without the sour character it is very much white wine like and has a great dryness. – 7.5/10
Overall: B+ (37/50)
The Bruery - Hottenroth
The temperatures have seemed to cool a bit over the last few days here. Not exactly down enough for me to be putting away the shorts anytime soon, but it is starting in the direction that may lead to me craving some more substantial beers in the near future.
All over the place today . . .
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