Kettle-Soured Dark Cherry Imperial Red Ale (2017) | Fort Collins Brewery (FCB)
ABV: 8.3%
IBU: 35
Style: Sour - Other
Actively Produced
Description: This ale was fermented on dark cherries to provide a hint of sweetness. This Imperial Red Ale uses brewer's yeast combined with Lactobacillus to give a distinct sourness without being overly puckering. This beer kettle soured for almost 2 days allowing naturally occurring Lactobacillus bacteria to acidify the wort. After primary fermentation, we blended the beer with over 1 gallon per barrel of dark cherry concentrate to balance the sour base of the beer against the sweetness of the cherries. Drinks like a tart cherry pie. A wonderful blend of sour and sweet with enough bready malt presence for support. Nice mouthfeel without being cloying, finishing relatively dry.
IBU: 35
Style: Sour - Other
Actively Produced
Description: This ale was fermented on dark cherries to provide a hint of sweetness. This Imperial Red Ale uses brewer's yeast combined with Lactobacillus to give a distinct sourness without being overly puckering. This beer kettle soured for almost 2 days allowing naturally occurring Lactobacillus bacteria to acidify the wort. After primary fermentation, we blended the beer with over 1 gallon per barrel of dark cherry concentrate to balance the sour base of the beer against the sweetness of the cherries. Drinks like a tart cherry pie. A wonderful blend of sour and sweet with enough bready malt presence for support. Nice mouthfeel without being cloying, finishing relatively dry.
0 Offering
0 Seeking
Gotta have this beer?
Log in now to find a trade or retail availability near you!Support BeerXchange
Donate to keep BeerXchange growing and ad free.