Judge’s Review: 84 Rating – Carina Peach Sour Ale by Ecliptic Brewing

Wild Specialty Beer | Year-Round | United States

By Brad Darnell

Judges Rating: 84
Aroma: 20
Appearance: 5
Flavor: 35
Mouthfeel: 8
Overall Impression: 16

Carina Peach Sour Ale by Ecliptic is a Sour Peach Ale and is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (2015 BJCP Category 28C) according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a sour fruited version of a fruit beer.

Overall, as I contemplate this sample further, I note no off flavors or characteristics yet wonder what is missing. While peach-centric and sour, I do not find anything that really grips me. The peaches do exhibit a canned quality with light syrupy notes though as this sits longer. The malt comes closer to warm pie crust but overall, this one stops short. Maybe fresh peaches and a healthier acidity would do this beer some good and provide the intangibles I am missing.