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Black Angel

Wicked Weed Brewing
United States·Sour Ale·Rank 4 of 50 · The Best American Sours
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Tart cherries run through Black Angel, a 6.8% black sour ale aged in bourbon barrels on more than 1.5 pounds per gallon of Michigan Montmorency cherries. It rests in the barrels for about nine months and is then blended for complexity. Gold in Wood/Barrel-Aged Fruited Sour at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Wood/Barrel-Aged Fruited Sour
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Wood/Barrel-Aged Fruited Sour)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartsourfruity
tart
sour
fruity
oak
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tart cherry and preserved stone fruit, layered beneath vanilla and toasted oak from nine months in bourbon barrels.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black Angel

◎ Appearance

Black Angel presents a deep ruby-garnet hue with remarkable clarity despite its fruit-forward composition. The head forms in a delicate cream-colored ring that clings gently to the glass, while fine carbonation rises in a steady stream through the liquid.

deep garnetclearfine bubblesdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tart cherry and preserved stone fruit, layered beneath vanilla and toasted oak from nine months in bourbon barrels. Subtle dark berry notes and a whisper of alcohol warmth round out a complex bouquet that evolves with each sniff.

tart cherrybourbon oakdark berrystone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry delivers immediate tartness and controlled acidity from Montmorency cherries, with the mid-palate revealing dark fruit complexity and warming oak tannins. The minimal bitterness allows the interplay of cherry, barrel-aging, and subtle boozy notes to dominate without overwhelming the palate.

tart cherryoak-ageddark fruitlow bitternesscomplex

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with dry cherry skin and soft oak tannins, fading into a gently warming alcohol note. Acidity carries through the aftertaste, leaving the mouth refreshed and primed for another sip.

dry finishlingering tartnesswarming fade
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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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