Sour Beer #2
Two Brothers Brewing Company

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From:
Two Brothers Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
91
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 7.26%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
58
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 30, 2017
Added:
Apr 09, 2015
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  10
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Rated: 4 by jschott75 from Illinois

Sep 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by imperialking from Illinois

Aug 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by Jaycase from Illinois

Feb 21, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by Kurmaraja from California

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by SourAddict from Wisconsin

Jun 22, 2016
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Reviewed by ccg from Virginia

4.1/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Look: Nice amber color, minimal head and minimal lacing, wisps of foam retained.
Smell: Vanilla, lemon, yogurt, slight sweet vinegar. I haven't been a huge sour drinker so far, but this is wonderful. It's tangy and sweet with hints of sour without being off-putting.
Taste: Lemon and vinegar. Not quite as much sweetness as the smell implied, but it's not mouth-puckeringly sour or a ton of vinegar. I think one of the other reviewers called this a "session sour," which is spot-on. Not a ton of funk, which I appreciate, because that Brett funk can be a turn-off for me.
Mouthfeel is, to be honest, the only disappointment here. It's rather thin and watery, but the light amount of carbonation suits it well.
Overall, this is probably the most pleasant and most drinkable sour I've encountered. As somebody who first tried to dip a toe into the sour waters at Cascade in Portland and at the time felt like I was drinking the disgusting runoff from a sweaty goat, I have to say that this Two Brothers release could be the perfect "gateway sour" for beginners. It's not overwhelmingly funky or sour or vinegary--just enough to be interesting while still being light and drinkable. It's too bad that there are not many of these bottles to be had.
Mar 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Jan 16, 2016
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

3.84/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
GABF winner 2014, Category: 26 Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer - 65 Entries.

Pours a dark orange into burnished amber, sharp clarity. Thin layer of surface foam, minimal lace.
Aroma is lightly funky, earthy Brett, sort of musty and oddly similar to play-doh.
Taste is lightly acetic with a tangy puckering sharpness that fades quickly, into a dry mildly oaky finish. Light grape and crabapple presence though not especially fruity. Light body, light carb level.

Sort of subtle overall, mellow. It's good though nothing really stands out. It's reminds me of the sour ales Bockor uses for blending Jacobins, probably also foudre aged. $13/375mL price tag is a little high.
Jan 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by sweemzander from Illinois

Nov 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.47 by Chris912 from Illinois

Nov 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by muskiesbadgersnbeer from Minnesota

Sep 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Farnswurth from Illinois

Sep 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.07 by dannycohen62 from Illinois

Aug 30, 2015
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Reviewed by Chiefy770 from Illinois

4.13/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
375 mL Corked Bottle
No freshness / bottled date
Reviewed on August 8th, 2015
Served in a Two Brothers Tulip Glass

Eyes
Poured a dark gold body with a nice amber glow. A short-lived bright white foamy head left a sparse amount of lacing throughout.

Nose
Tart notes of green apple jumped right out of the glass. Notes of lemon zest and mixed berries also contribute a fair amount of bite to the aroma. A sweeter layer of dark fruit, faint plum, sat underneath the sharp top layers. Respectable hit of earthy funk. Not too vinegary.

Mouth
The first sip took me back to the days of drinking sparkling grape juice, sans sweetness. Sharp notes of apple cider and lemon curd up front. Took a sweeter turn as notes of mixed berries developed. Carbonation quickly dried things up, slight puckering effect. Earthy notes of oak and lemon zest lingered in the finish. Medium-bodied. Moderate carbonation.

Notes
Folks, this was my first sour. Like many beer geeks I've read a number of articles about this rapidly growing style. I purchased this beer earlier in 2015 with the intention of aging it for at least a couple of years. Sheer curiosity of the style led me to crack this one open much sooner than I anticipated. This seemed like a rather accessible sour compared to some reviews of other brews in this variety. It is certainly tart but holds a great deal of complexity.
Aug 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.33 by enelson from Illinois

Aug 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by JellyJacket from Illinois

Aug 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.41 by hilgart1 from Illinois

Jul 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by WiggyKGB from Illinois

Jul 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by kodt from Illinois

Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

Jun 29, 2015