Moderate lactic and buttery aromas rise from this American Wild Ale, which take on more of a background character that's damp and earthy as it warms. This beer pours an opaque orange color, though there is no visible sediment. The white head disappears instantly – not uncommon in this style. The flavor, much like the aroma, consists of moderately-low lactic sourness and a buttery component (likely lactic acid-derived). There is an underlying Brett character that lends a flavored dryness. This beer finishes with a typical lactic pucker. It is well-attenuated with only a trace of carbonation, but the buttery slickness adds texture and fullness. This Wild Ale isn’t as complex as many other examples, and it offers no surprises. To its credit, though, drinkers will get what they’re expecting.
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Inceptus
Description
Atlanta called it "Snowpocalypse", we called it "the perfect day for open fermentation". As the city froze in December of 2013, we opened a fermenter to the cold, crisp air... and were rewarded with our own wild-caught yeast strain. Meet Inceptus [Latin for "beginning"], a spontaneously fermented wild ale of remarkable complexity. Imbued with our own wild Georgia yeast strain and matured for months in North Georgia wine barrels, this American sour will make you pucker with delight.
Judges Review
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20