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Apricot and a rustic stone fruit character define Golden Angel, a 7% barrel-aged American sour ale from Wicked Weed in Asheville. It matures in 500-liter puncheons with 1 pound per gallon of whole apricots, then is refermented on another 4 pounds per gallon: 5 pounds of apricots per gallon in total.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysouroak
fruity
sour
oak
tart
peach
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe apricot and stone fruit character, with pronounced peach notes and a subtle oakwood undertone from extended barrel maturation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Angel

◎ Appearance

Golden Angel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-beaded head that settles gradually. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a subtle effervescence without aggressive bubbling. Lacing clings softly to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe apricot and stone fruit character, with pronounced peach notes and a subtle oakwood undertone from extended barrel maturation. A gentle tartness emerges on the second sniff, balanced by soft fruity esters. The overall profile is inviting and complex without aggressive acidity.

apricot-forwardstone fruitbarrel oakbright tartness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate fruity sweetness—concentrated apricot and peach character—that gives way to bright, well-structured sourness in the mid-palate. Oak influence is present but restrained, providing textural depth without overwhelming the delicate fruit expression. The finish remains refreshing, with integrated acidity and a clean, dry conclusion.

fruitysour-brightoak influencerefreshing finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately long, with fading stone fruit notes and a lingering tartness that remains pleasant and balanced. Dryness builds gently, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

fruit-drivendrylingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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