Aunt Sally

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer | Year-Round | United States

By S J Klein

Judges Rating: 82
Aroma: 18
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 33
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 17

On first blush, the nose was grassy. Just grassy? Yes, but… on second sniff maybe it’s lemongrass? If I were to parse it, I get lemon peel and straw. The beer is crystal clear, with big bubbles. It’s medium-gold with a pure white head that thins out fairly quickly.
It is indeed sour. Nicely so. It’s lemony. Not super bitter, though it has a sharp bite that keeps it from being one-dimensional. A light malt backbone with a clean sharp finish. It’s very effervescent, making it light in the mouth.
In sum, this is a fun, interesting beer that’s not too over-the-top. It’s nicely sour, but without any of the complexity you look for in the best sour beers. It’s light, effervescent, quenching and easy-drinking.