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Raspberry character runs through Red Angel, a 7% barrel-aged American sour ale that matures in puncheons on 1.5 pounds per gallon of whole raspberries. It is then refermented on another 2.5 pounds per gallon, which adds fresh berry character: 4 pounds of fruit per gallon in total. Silver in Wood/Barrel-Aged Fruited Sour at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Wood/Barrel-Aged Fruited Sour
★Silver — 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
fruitysourberry
fruity
sour
berry
oak
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh raspberry fruit, presenting both bright and cooked berry notes from the generous 4 pounds per gallon of fruit used throughout fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Angel

◎ Appearance

Red Angel presents a pale golden hue with subtle amber undertones, reflecting its light color index of 5 SRM. The beer shows excellent clarity with a fine, persistent head that displays delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingsteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh raspberry fruit, presenting both bright and cooked berry notes from the generous 4 pounds per gallon of fruit used throughout fermentation. Supporting this are subtle oak tones from barrel maturation and a gentle tartness that signals the underlying sour character. The overall impression is of ripe berries with woody complexity rather than aggressive acidity.

fresh raspberrybarrel oakberry-forwardtart edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant raspberry fruitiness balanced against a refined sour backbone that sits at 10 IBU—restrained and approachable. Mid-palate reveals developing oak influence and a tart, refreshing quality that drives the beer forward without harshness. The finish carries berry character alongside the dry, tannic quality imparted by the oak aging process.

fruity entrybalanced sournessoak tanninsdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with lingering berry tartness and subtle oak drying the palate. A refreshing quality remains throughout, making this beer approachable despite its complex construction.

berry lingerdry oakrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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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What is a Sour Ale?

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