If there's two things I'm a sucker for in this world it's sour beer and excellent can art. Today I present you with both.
But it's not one beer oh no! Two for the price of one just like that guy who sells windows says "You buy one you get one free". These weren't actually buy one get one because that doesn't seem to be a thing in craft beer but anyway, on with the review.
Jungle Boogie - Funk Estate, Auckland, NZ
Blood Orange Sour
ABV 5.3%
Colour: Initial pour is golden, settling with peachy tones and a frothy white head that disperses fairly quickly
Smell: Super fruity! The orange is prominent with lighter citrus notes falling into the background
Taste: The sour notes are at the forefront of your mouth but not overpowering. Grapefuit and subtle sweetness rounding of the taste nicely into a very drinkable sour.
Feel: Thin in the mouth with a faint fizz, sourness lingers just a tab.
3/5
Dr Funk - Funk Estate, Auckland, NZ
Brewers notes - Welcome to the stage Dr Funk as he drops his latest eclectic new beat; combining samples of Japanese and Persian citrus from his two decks afront of a psychedelic backdrop of flavours. Dr Funk is the trippy lovechild of Funk Estate and Doctor’s Orders Brewing. Frankenstein; no. Groovy yuzu, black lime tart and addictive nectar; yes. Enjoy.
Sour Ale
ABV - 4.9%
Colour: Pours a crystal gold/yellow, with a minute white head.
Smell: The dominant smell is citrus, a hint of hay (barn yard brawl) with light malts throughout.
Taste: Delictable first sip with a dry after note. Reminiscent of a good white wine? The sourness isn’t overbearing. Lots of lemon and what almost feels like mango
Feel: A couple of steps away from a berliner weiss. Light and bubbly in the mouth with moderate fizz
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