A Question of Style

Help Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by AElfwine_Nerevar, Aug 14, 2020.

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  1. AElfwine_Nerevar

    AElfwine_Nerevar Savant (1,174) Nov 16, 2018 North Dakota
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    What would be an apprpriate style designation for Counterweight's Aeolian? (the first entry under "Rotating Beers"):

    https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/?page=brews

    When I added it to beer advocate I used Wild Ale for a style designation:

    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/47847/501743/

    Given that only half of the blend is a wild or spontaneous ale and the other half a mixed culture fermented ale is wild ale an accurate style descriptor? Should beer advocate have a blended beer style option?

    Edit: Could this maybe be an "Old Ale?"

    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/styles/79/
     
    #1 AElfwine_Nerevar, Aug 14, 2020
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  2. dennisthreeninefiveone

    dennisthreeninefiveone Pundit (980) Aug 11, 2020 New Jersey
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    I would say it’s a wild ale!
     
    #2 dennisthreeninefiveone, Aug 14, 2020
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  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I think wild, spontaneous, etc. trumps anything for style description and selection unless it has its own sour style like Berliner Weiss.
     
    #3 PapaGoose03, Aug 14, 2020
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