Corsair's Curse
A gentle sour born from weeks in Barbados rum barrels, where the oak has surrendered its vanilla and coconut warmth to a wheat ale base. Lactobacillus brings the tartness—clean, not aggressive—while dry hopping (no bittering additions) lays down tropical fruit notes that float above the barrel's sweetness. At 9.1%, the alcohol sits warm in the finish without shouting. This is a beer for the late afternoon or early evening, when you want complexity without confrontation: the sourness keeps it lively, the rum barrel roots it in comfort. Serve cool, around 50 degrees, in a tulip or wide glass to catch the aromatic lift.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Corsair's Curse
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.
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