Ichtegem’s Grand Cru
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Sour’s are an addictive style. After enjoying my first real excursion into the sour patch with Monk’s Cafe Flemish Sour Red, I found myself craving that cherry-vinegar / sweet and sour taste.
Alas, Ichtegem’s Grand Cru didn’t pack quite the punch I was looking for.
Ichtegem’s Grand Cru was a dark caramel to rich brown Flemish Red Ale, with a mellow citrus aroma tinged with sour cherries and accented by a whiff of vinegar. The taste was fairly tame, malty with sweet cherry on the front. The taste faded into a tart, sour aftertaste that was more reminiscent of wine than beer. The Grand Cru had a rich mouthfeel and lots of carbonation.
Not bad by any means, but less interesting than I had expected. Think of this Grand Cru as a “beginner’s sour” — it gives you a good sense for the style but fails to follow through with any depth.
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