Summary: Wood/Fruited Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer<br><br>These are any traditional or experimental style of lager, ale or hybrid beer aged in<br>either a wooden barrel or in contact with wood, and exhibiting acidity derived from exposure to bacteria. These beers are aged in the presence of microflora (either present in the wood or introduced at some time in the brewing process) with the intention of introducing sourness to the beer. These beers are aged with the intention of developing unique attributes imparted by the wood and/or by liquids that had previously been stored in contact with the<br>wood. <br><br>Wood aging does not necessarily impart wood flavors, but does result in distinctive sensory outcomes. Used sherry, rum, whiskey, tequila, port, wine and other barrels are often used, imparting complexity and uniqueness to a beer. A balance of aroma, flavor and mouthfeel results from the marriage of new beer with attributes imparted by the wood or barrel, and with sourness and/or other attributes derived from bacteria. <br><br>For Fruited versions, A balance of aroma, flavor and mouthfeel results from the<br>marriage of new beer with fruit, attributes imparted by the wood or barrel, and with sourness and/or other attributes derived from bacteria.<br><br>-Color: Varies with style, and may take on color of added fruits or other ingredients<br><br>-Clarity: Varies with underlying style<br><br>-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Varies with underlying style and in harmony with fruit aromas and flavors.<br><br>-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness: Varies with underlying style<br><br>-Body: Varies with underlying style<br><br>-ABV: Varies with underlying style<br><br>-Glassware: Belgian Style glass <br><br>Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)<br>(<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com" rel="noopener">https://www.beeradvocate.com</a>)<br><br>Funk Metal Sour Barrel-Aged Stout | Jester King Brewery<br><br>Brewed by: <br>Jester King Brewery <br>Texas, United States<br>jesterkingbrewery.com <br><br>Style: American Wild Ale <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.00% <br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br>Shut up and listen. Unfiltered, unpasteurized, and naturally conditioned.<br><br><br>Sour Cherry Imperial Stout - Bourbon Barrel-Aged | Blue Point Brewing <br><br>Brewed by: <br>Blue Point Brewing Company <br>New York, United States<br>bluepointbrewing.com <br><br>Style: American Imperial Stout <br><br>Alcohol by volume (ABV): 11.20% <br><br>Notes / Commercial Description: <br><br>Formerly Jingle Mingle<br><br>This extremely limited release is brewed as a classic Russian imperial stout, fermented with a hint of sour cherries, aged in bourbon barrels for one year, and finished with just the right amount of holiday cheer.<br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br><a href="mailto:michael@craftbeerstorm.com">michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><a href="mailto:michael@bearairishbrew.com">michael@bearairishbrew.com</a><br><br>*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***<br><br>Beara Brewing Co.<br>2800 Lafayette Road<br>Portsmouth, NH 03801<br>Tel. (857) 342-3272<br> <br><a href="http://www.bearairishbrew.com" rel="noopener">www.bearairishbrew.com</a><br> <br>Like us on<br><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en</a><br><br><br>Facebook:
