Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops
DuClaw Brewing Company

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From:
DuClaw Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 10.24%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
15
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 24, 2021
Added:
Jun 22, 2019
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
Brewed with lactose, London Ale III yeast, and Mosaic & Lemon Drop hops, soured with Lactobacillus Delbrueckii and fermented on top of fresh Yuzu citrus fruits, this brew blurs the lines between IPA, sour ale and fruited ale.

Style: Tart IPA
Color: Straw Yellow
Hop Variety: Lemon Drop & Mosaic
Grains: Pilsner Malt, Flaked Oats, & Torrified Wheat
12 IBU
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Ratings by bubseymour:
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Reviewed by bubseymour from Maryland

3.89/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A high octane kettle sour (7.2%) with lemon flavor. Glad it’s classified on here as a Wild ale and not IPA because it’s definitely not an IPA. Not quite sure this beer works for me.
May 12, 2020
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida

3.15/5  rDev -23.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
What is it with DuClaw and these tart brews?

It's a nice looking beer, the head is perfectly white, with a smell that has a lightly sweet lemon scent. That's about all that I can say that I enjoyed. The mouthfeel was terribly astringent and the taste was full-frontal tart. I have no doubt there are some that enjoy this, I'm just not part of that crowd...
Jan 24, 2021
 
Rated: 3.89 by sisterofba from Maryland

Jan 16, 2021
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Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland

3.95/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12 oz can poured into a wine glass. Pours a slightly hazy straw yellow with a rocky head that fades away fairly quickly. Aroma and flavor are moderately tart lemon and other citrus (must by the yuzu), slight hoppiness, and some malt sweetness. Well-balanced and more on the fruited sour side of the spectrum - not very IPA-like. Overall it is tasty and fairly unique.
Aug 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.62 by ogman from Pennsylvania

Jun 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.71 by Stofko1992 from Pennsylvania

Dec 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.81 by Yeldarb92 from Ohio

Aug 21, 2019
 
Rated: 4.34 by Wizzle32 from Pennsylvania

Aug 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.24 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Aug 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.46 by Wheels2532 from Pennsylvania

Aug 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.12 by Roguer from Connecticut

Aug 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by bschmidt_37 from Illinois

Jul 27, 2019
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.79/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: The beer is clear light yellow in color and has a light to moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with large wisps of white bubbles on the surface and a narrow collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Light aromas of sour lemons are present in the nose.
T: The taste follows the smell and has sour flavors of lemons with hints of lactobacillus.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and a little tart on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is quite easy to drink and has nice lemony aromas and flavors.

Serving type: can
Jul 27, 2019
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Rated by Dogmanshawn from Florida

4.83/5  rDev +17.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Very well carbonated.. thin Lacey head... dry and tart.. the girlfriend who does not like ipas.. ordered it.. twice lol.. yes try it if you can
Jul 20, 2019
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Reviewed by DrBeergood from Ohio

4.6/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
https://duclaw.com/beers/troubles-melt-like-lemon-drops/

L: Pours a nice clear yellow. Minor head, no lacing on the rim but some is apparent on the surface.

S: Smells lemony and citrusy. I'm picking up hops, malt, and yeast too.

T: Lemonade from the Fairgrounds. Tart, sour, then finally sweet on the finish.

F: Light in body, smooth and crisp. This can evaporates in no time.

O: Excellent! I'd recommend it 100%
Jun 22, 2019
Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops from DuClaw Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 15 ratings