Stouts going sour

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by jamesloc, Jan 11, 2021.

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  1. SILVER

    SILVER Zealot (668) Jan 3, 2007 Florida

    For those who have not experienced it, an infected beer can cause gastro-intestinal distress, to say the least.
    I had a bomber once all by myself and was not a happy camper that evening. Yes, it was sour, (wasn't supposed to be) but I didn't mind.
    It has been mentioned here in the past, but I didn't understand until it happened to me.
     
  2. SILVER

    SILVER Zealot (668) Jan 3, 2007 Florida

    Of course, it depends on the bug(s).
     
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  3. Ranbot

    Ranbot Pooh-Bah (2,463) Nov 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I don't know if this is the issue, but barrel-aged beers, stout or otherwise, are more likely to be soured/infected. There's a higher chance of some unexpected bit of bacteria left in a barrel or floating in the air during transfer of the beer. Most brewers with large barrel programs (like Goose Island, or Founders) pasteurize their barrel-aged beers to avoid this, but plenty of brewers don't pasteurize.
     
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  4. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    One of my favorite beers Ive had is a sour stout. Farmhouse Ann from Forest and Main. It was called a stout at the bar in 2013 but is now called a wild ale on Untappd.It was dark, roasty and chocolate with a mild sour funk.

    Enjoy
     
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