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We Miss You Ron

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A tribute with a story: in 2004 Ron Jeffries and his wife Laurie founded a brewery that Anchorage calls the first all-wild, all-oak-aged one in the US, and after he passed away in 2024, Gabe Fletcher's team blended base sours from Ron's friends and collaborators into this mixed-culture sour ale. Unmistakably sour, 6% ABV.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
souroakfunky
sour
oak
funky
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with bright vinous acidity and oak-derived vanilla notes, followed by subtle funky undertones reminiscent of cultured yeast and aged wood.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for We Miss You Ron

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that fades to a thin ring. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the glass. Lacing clings softly to the sides, marking each sip with a wispy residue.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright vinous acidity and oak-derived vanilla notes, followed by subtle funky undertones reminiscent of cultured yeast and aged wood. A whisper of citrus zest and white grape emerges beneath the dominant sour character. The overall impression is elegant and restrained rather than aggressive.

vinous acidityoak vanillacultured funk

◐ Taste

Entry is sharply sour with a clean lactic bite that dominates the palate. Mid-palate reveals oak's dry, slightly spicy character alongside delicate stone fruit and a gentle funkiness from mixed cultures. The finish remains crisp and dry, with minimal residual sweetness and moderate acidity that invites another sip.

lactic tartnessdry oakmixed-culture funk

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and persistent, with lingering oak tannins and sour notes that gradually fade. A refreshing quality predominates, leaving the palate dry and ready for the next glass.

persistent aciditydry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
82
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Sour Ale

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