Lips Of Faith - La Folie - New Belgium Brewing

Murrhey

Montana

4.34/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a standard pressure-cap bomber into my New Belgium tulip glass in high elevation Libby, Mont. No best-by date. 2013 vintage. Price was steep, $14.99 at Brix Bottleshop in Kalispell, Mont. Hoping it lives up to its reputations. I do love sours. Anyway, beer time.

A- One-finger light brown head with very active carbonation and a quick erosion of the head. Slowly falling lacing. Maple-reddish color with low clarity.

S- Absolutely wonderful and complex aroma. Chardonnay, tannins, oak, vanilla, and typical sour scents. Holy cow, this smell is a five.

T- Crisply tart, vinous flavors and tannins from the barrels this was aged in. Strangely, I could pick out the chardonnay and oak even if I didn't read that on the bottle. Sour, but not overpowering. I believe I may have found my new favorite sour. Surprisingly refreshing.

M- Slightly vinous like a dry white wine. Finishes with active carbonation and a light body.

O- The mouthfeel is well above average and it is the weakest part of this beer. Do no pass this up if you see it. Worth $15 for a once-a-year type brew.

Serving type: bottle

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