St. Dekkera Reserve: Sour Scotch Ale
DESTIHL Brewery

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From:
DESTIHL Brewery
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 8.53%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
6
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 21, 2012
Added:
Nov 27, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Ratings by dmartin118:
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Rated by dmartin118 from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

Oct 21, 2012
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Rated: 3.5 by t0rin0 from California

Sep 20, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by mothman from Minnesota

Aug 10, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by pperez38 from California

Jan 14, 2012
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

3.68/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to Adam for the swingtop.

The pour is a dark brown color with some reddish notes. An interesting aroma. Some vanilla and malt sweetness with a bit of caramel. Some vinegar notes and maybe a hint of dark fruit. Most of the tartness is there in the form of vinegar. A little bit of vanilla and malt sweetness to it. Some hints of oak and a mild grass note. Medium body with low carbonation.
Jan 09, 2012
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Reviewed by Sean9689 from Illinois

4.3/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Growler, thanks to Kan! Poured into tulip.

A - Pours a dark red/brown color, tan-colored head, thin collar.

S - Dark fruits, burnt sugars, sour cherries, some sugary malts in there as well. A nice balance and not as abrasive as some of their other wild offerings.

T - Similar to the nose, enjoyable. Dark fruits, chocolate, burnt sugars, sugary malts, on the lighter side of tart/sour, but still there for sure. The sweetness of the Scotch Ale and light tart notes work nicely together.

M - Medium, good carbonation, creamy tart finish.

O - I enjoyed this play on a sour Scotch Ale because it's not just a wild, it's balanced between both. Easy to drink, sweet, sour, and complex. Would have again, if I have the chance.
Nov 27, 2011
St. Dekkera Reserve: Sour Scotch Ale from DESTIHL Brewery
Beer rating: 3.87 out of 5 with 6 ratings