emelisse Sour Dark Ale

The Dutch brewery Emelisse has specialized in barrel-aged beers In addition to its popular White Label series, there is now a new creation that entices with its dark aroma and the unmistakable charm of barrel-aged beers

The Sour Dark Ale is the latest addition to Emelisse Brewery's wide range The dark beer matures for a further 1.5 years after completion of the brewing process in wooden barrels that were previously used for refining port wine The fine sour beer delights with an unusual combination of flavors: seductive fruity notes of ripe cherries and sweet berries are joined by a full-bodied hint of melt-in-the-mouth chocolate towards the finish - an infallible pairing!

Emelisses Dark Sour Ale presents itself in a deep dark mahogany brown with rust-red reflections in the glass A hand's breadth of creamy, hazelnut-brown foam crowns the beer and exudes a wonderful aroma of heavy port wine, sweet summer berries, soft caramel and roasted malt notes of oak wood, Vanilla and a subtle acidity round off the olfactory first impression and make you look forward to the first sip The first sip reveals a complex body with a fine dry taste and pleasant acidity Aromas of ripe cherries and red currants wash softly over the palate, the acidity of good balsamic vinegar joins in, as well as a full-bodied port wine aroma and notes of oak A small roasted note and a velvety hint of chocolate elegantly complement the interplay of aromas

The Dark Sour Ale from Emelisse is a well-rounded, absolutely successful beer that gets its complex character from maturing in port wine barrels