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The Top Sail

Cape MaySour Blonde Ale, Sour Beer
ABV: 9.9%IBU: 25
96
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3

What Our Panel Thought

Aroma: “Very delicate. Soft lemon tartness, light grain character, hints of spice.”

Flavor: “Complex sourness, though not overly aggressive. Grainy malt, lemon tartness that persists with spicy fermentation notes. Moderately dry finish, really interesting on the swallow.”

Overall: “A really nice sour beer—the aroma is delicate and enticing, well balanced and complex throughout. A great mix of grain character, tartness, with a lightly spicy fermentation quality.”

What the Brewers Say

“Aged for 9 months in the barrels previously carrying The Keel. Exotic fruit flavors reminiscent of peaches, mangoes, and apricots developed from the multitude of Brett strains playing off the base beer.”

Best In Beer 2017
Review printed in: Best In Beer 2017
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Date Reviewed: December 20, 2017