Golden Sour #13 with Apricot
Soquel Fermentation Project

Can from Wildwood Taphouse.

A clear orange with a thin white head that falls off leaving little lacing, this looks solid. The nose is a nice blend of funk and fruit, a rich fermentation profile with a light spice notes and some funk to go with the prominent stone fruit character. Rich, bright apricot. The palate opens with a lovely funky depth, spicy, earthy, mildly earthy, pairing really well with the stone fruit. Rich, ripe apricot, fruity and fleshy but also adequately balanced by the mildly funky saison-esque base. Drying, tart, fruity in the finish. Quite tasty.

Poured from fridge temp from a beautiful can. Pours a really nice murky orange with little head. Looks amazing.

Nose: Apricot, lactose, and a sour bite immediately jump out on the nose. Oak, vanilla, damp leather, and mango come through as well. This smells incredible.

Taste: Wow. Definitely a sour! A bit mouth puckering initially. Well, more than a bit. I love it! After a few sips, the sourness calms down a bit. Here is where the apricot jumps to center stage. This literally tastes like I'm biting into a fresh apricot. The sourness is still present, but now compliments the other flavors. I definitely get a lactose-type note. Definitely a bitter leather/wood after taste. I am really digging this one.

Mouthfeel/Overall: The mouthfeel is light and refreshing, just as it should be. Overall, this is an absolutely wonderful sour. These guys are doing amazing stuff.