Main Street Belgian Sour Red

Brewed by Main Street Ale House
Style: Sour Ale
Gresham, Oregon USA

GABF 2005. Body is dark yellow. Aroma is lightly malty (toasted grain), lightly yeasty (barnyard), with notes of wood and sour apple. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly to moderately acidic. Finish is lightly sweet, moderately acidic, unclean. Light to medium body, watery texture, soft carbonation. Though the aroma seemed somewhat promising (in a very spartan way, i.e. with its heart in the right place but lacking in charisma), the flavor was quite off to my taste buds. A long way from the La Folies and Panil Barriquees of the world, but it’s always cool to see American breweries giving it a go.

Deep amber pour, headless. Slightly metallic sweettarts nose, candyish in nature, but with underlying yogurty acidity. Balsamic influenced leafy and bready undertones, hinting at sweet tea and lively cherries. Thin palate with biting carbonation feels a bit sharp and artificial, thus pushing the metallic aspect further than would be preferable. Still a nice try and minor tweakings could make this very good for the lover of the style that I am.

Very light brown no real head. lactose and sour cherries aroma lightly sweet too. Small weak palate. Flavor is weak a tart cherry w/ some carmel and a sweet finish.. Ok beer. Sampled at 2005 GABF.