New Belgium Brewing – 2015 La Folie 11.6.15
Description: sour brown ale aged one to three years is large oak barrels known as foeders; 7% abv
Appearance: lightly hazy, deep reddish-brown color, minimal effervescence, minimal head
Aroma: medium sourness, light stale/wood? , medium sweetness of red berries / almost of concentrated fruit juice (cranberry, cherry and raspberry?), maybe lemongrass?, light alcohol, no discernable hops
Taste: moderate sourness, no funk, heavy fruit juice like tartness (cranberry, raspberry and apple; maybe some lemon?), finish is sweet and sour at the same time (and dry), possible light woodiness
Impression: less sour than expected, easy drinking; surprised at the heavy fruit flavor (amazing there actually isn’t any fruit in this beer); very enjoyable