This sour beer, an attempt to replicate a homebrew clone kit that was attempting to replicate a commercial beer, is about 18 months old. Hopefully it is worth the wait.
Appearance: Pretty dark amber-red color, off-white head that doesn't persist long but leaves lacing on the glass.
Taste: Moderate sourness upfront, with some sweet cherry like flavor, some maltiness, a little bit of sweetness. Pretty dry though. Tanic quality in the aftertaste. Alcoholic burn is very subdued considering this beer weighs in at around 10%. Mild bretty funk in the finish.
Mouthfeel: Light body. Carbonation does not seem high, but the sourness, dryness, and tannic quality seem to lighten the body, as the alcohol no doubt does.
Overall: A moderately sour dark belgian beer with tastes of dark fruit and a wine like character. Pretty complex and highly alcoholic though the alcohol is hidden very well by a complex set of other flavors. Pleasant, but complex and best savored rather than consumed quickly.
Note: One guy at the club's sour night had traded for a bottle of real Consecration, which was a real treat for which I am grateful. I took only a small sip of it so that it could be shared around the table. Anyway, the consensus was that my beer is a bit harsher and not as sour. I generally agree. When compared to the real thing, mine has more of a harsh and tannic aftertaste, though when consumed on its own I don't mine is overly harsh.
On a side note, it's probably not a good idea to put a 10% beer into 22oz bottles.
