Pruim

This beer was judged as a Wild Specialty Beer (28C). A mild citrus and a floral component intermix with a yeasty/bready (a hint of raw bread dough) aroma. None of these aromatic qualities really dominates over another, making for a relatively subdued aroma that does not overpower the senses in any way, though the combination of these aromas is a little discordant. Some acidity, almost like lemon oil, also can be detected. The color is a hazy, pale orangish-light copper, and a thin, off-white head lingers on the surface. The flavor is dominated by a somewhat intense sourness with a complex of lavender, wood, and citrus. The sourness is very much like a tart grapefruit. Some balance is gained with a degree of residual sweetness from sugars extracted in the mash. The finish is also very tart and slightly metallic, though some grapefruit and floral flavors linger. The mouthfeel is medium-light, also mostly defined by the acidity and astringency from the fermentation and the fruit additions. Overall, this is an intensely sour ale that is not greatly enhanced by the use of lavender or grapefruit. Those additions combine in strange ways that did not really work for me. If, on the other hand, you really like your sour beers extremely sour, you might want to give this a try.