Crisp and dry.
A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Stories Told
◎ Appearance
Stories Told presents a reddish copper hue with excellent clarity and a thin tan head that settles to a delicate collar. The color reflects the blend of bourbon-aged dark ale and Flemish brown ale, while modest carbonation supports a fine, persistent Schaumkleiden along the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with tart cherry and jammy blackberry from extended fruit conditioning, layered beneath plum, raisin and date complexity. Oak and a whisper of vanilla from bourbon maturation weave through, complemented by earthy tartness that frames the fruit-forward character without overpowering it.
◐ Taste
Entry brings bright cherry and blackberry tartness balanced against caramel, toffee and brown sugar sweetness from the soured ales. Mid-palate develops roasty, lightly chocolatey notes with plum and dried fruit depth, while restrained bitterness (10 IBU) allows the fruit and oak to remain center stage through a mostly dry conclusion.
◑ Finish
The finish is mostly dry with lingering cherry tartness and subtle oak tannins that fade cleanly. Earthiness persists on the palate without astringency, leaving a pleasant, fruit-forward aftertaste.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Stories Told
Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Stories Told
About Sour Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Sour Ale?
Sour Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Sour Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sour, oak, tart character as Stories Told will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
