Birthday Suit: 23rd Anniversary

Wild Specialty Beer | Limited Release | United States

By Randy Scorby

Judges Rating: 90
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 36
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 18

The beer pours an appropriately hazy deep amber with rose highlights, and a beautiful light pink head that persists. A prominent raspberry aroma jumps from the glass, and is balanced by a light earthiness, a moderate level of bready malt and a light, tart acidity. The raspberry character is a bit tamer in the flavor, but still makes its presence felt. The complementary sharp, clean lactic acidity falls in behind with light bready malt and a hint of earthy character. The acidity is not over the top, but does help to push the beer to a drier finish. A suggestion of hop bitterness emerges behind the sourness to round out the flavor. This is a refreshing, well-brewed sour ale that offers just the right balance of raspberries and sourness.