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La Folie 2016
Wood Aged Sour Ale

Nose: Sour Ales are aged in wood barrels (in this case Oak), so its no surprise that it has a woody nose.

Taste: On the the first sip, I was hit up front with immediate tartness. After additional sips, there were notes of apple and cherry note.

Finish: It has a woody finish to it in my opinion, but it still invites another sip.

Recommendation: If you are not familiar with Sour Ales, I would recommend a sample first.

Transatlantique Kriek
Wood Aged Sour Cherry Ale
2016 Lips Of Faith

Nose: Tart cherries on the nose.

Taste: Tart cherry that sweetens as it lingers.

Finish: It has a nice crisp finish with a hint of tartness.

Recommendation: Again, I would recommend trying a sample if you are unfamiliar with Sour Ales. However, this is a more approachable introduction to the sour beer family.

Hoppy Blonde Ale

Nose: Citrus Hop nose with notes of Tangerine and mango

Taste: Sweet malts tone down the hoppy nose and round out the beer for a great balanced taste.

Finish: It has a crisp finish with a hint of hoppy bitterness.

Recommendation: A great Blond Ale that has a nice hoppy kick to it. Grab a pitcher to share with friends!

Heavy Melon
Fruit Beer

Nose: Light smell of bread malts, nothing much after.

Taste: Sweet malts with a bit of watermelon taste. It's only after you breathe out through your mouth that you notice the watermelon notes more.

Finish: A hint of lime rind adds a bit of bitterness to the end.

Recommendation: Not an overpowered fruit beer that I was expecting. The watermelon and lime were much more subtle. Grab a sample to sip before you dive in.

Lips of Faith Golden Ale
Hof Ten Dormaal Collaboration

Nose: Big herbal nose up front with some notes of sweet malt and a hint of cloves

Taste: Apple & pear notes that give way to yeast taste with some malt tastiness and minerals.

Finish: A sweet herbal finish that lingers on the tongue.

Recommendation: Grab a pint while you can!