Sour Side Sour Cherry

◎ Appearance

Deep pink with a slight haze throughout the glass, reflecting the intensity of the sour cherry addition. A short-lived pink head forms initially but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the sides of the glass. Moderate carbonation produces fine, persistent bubbles that carry the fruit character through the brew.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by the presence of visciole cherries, offering a tart, dark fruit character that cuts through the glass with clarity. The acidity produced by lactobacilli and pediococci fermentation adds a distinctive vinous, slightly funky undertone that supports and amplifies the stone fruit. A gentle backdrop of grainy maltiness emerges beneath, grounding the bright acidity in soft cereal notes.

◐ Taste

Entry presents a light, delicate crackle of bread crust and subtle malt sweetness before the lactic sourness takes command across the mid-palate. The cherry fruit amplifies on the palate rather than on the nose, revealing a subtle stone fruit complexity and natural fruit acidity that mirrors the fermentation sourness. Very low bitterness (2 IBU) allows the sour and fruity elements to remain the focal point without resistance.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the sour cherry and lactic acidity lingering gently on the palate without harshness. A faint echo of bread grain persists into the aftertaste, providing a subtle grounding note as the bright fruit notes slowly fade.