Tart Noir - Eagle Rock Brewery

rand

California

4.23/5  rDev +21.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at South Park Abbey for their mini-sour fest. Poured into Karmeliet tulip glass

A: Dark brown in color, completely opaque, almost no head to speak of.

S: The nose is ripe cherries predominantly, with a light vinegar backdrop. There's a nutty, toasty scent, almost like roasted chestnuts.

T: Cherries upfront, but drier than expected. The woody aspects detected in the nose really dry and mellow the palate. Only slightly sour. Notes of black pepper and nutmeg play nicely against the sweet, fruity aspects. Finishes short and dry, really drinkable.

M: Light and refreshing on the palate. Lightly carbonated, appropriately.

This beer's impressive. Tastes more like an old Belgium recipe than a new wild sour, and its completely drinkable. I haven't really paid much attention to Eagle Rock...I'm going to from now on.

Serving type: on-tap

11-04-2012 01:44:08 | More by rand