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What is Sour Ale?

An independent guide to the Sour Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Sour Ale beers

  1. 'Bout The Hops Lemmon 714 showcases a vibrant punch of tart lemon and bright citrus acidity, balance
  2. Vibrant bursts of juicy blackberry and zesty lime shine in 3 Sheeps Sowre Blackberry Lime, deliverin
  3. Tart grapefruit tang meets zesty lime brightness in this refreshing and vibrant sour ale from 3 Shee
  4. This tart ale has a dry finish and gets its name from the terrifying Krayt dragons of Tatooine. The
  5. Almanac Luna Morta bursts with rich flavors of blackberries, marionberries, and boysenberries, balan
  6. Grapefruit and citrus flavor that balances the sourness - ask about our "Hermosa"
  7. Artisanal Brew Works Warheads Extreme (Watermelon) Sour bursts with bold watermelon flavor, deliveri
  8. Bursting with bright tropical flavors of passionfruit, pineapple, and citrus, this sour ale delivers
  9. Bright, tangy citrus and berry sourness dominate BabyCat Banjo Camp, enhanced by subtle floral under
  10. Blends the juicy tartness of blackberry juice with Vietnamese cinnamon and pie crust flavors.
  11. Barn Town Brian's Great Grape bursts with vibrant Concord grape flavors, offering a sweet-tart balan
  12. A Gluten Free Sour with fresh spun cotton candy aromas and a slightly tart finish.
  13. Conditioned on peanuts, fresh apple juice, and caramel for a fall-inspired flavor.
  14. Barn Town Raspberry Cheesecake Sour Ale bursts with tart raspberry juiciness balanced by rich, cream
  15. Loaded with heavy quantities of pineapple, guava, and a taste of coconut. Super refreshing and tropi
  16. Vibrant tangy fruit notes and a tart, effervescent base define Bellwoods Rotating Sour, with a livel
  17. Black Hog Disco Pig 9: Irre Schwein showcases deep roasted malt notes with hints of chocolate and co
  18. Bursts with vibrant sour fruit flavors reminiscent of tart candy, balanced by a light malt base. Its
  19. Purple-y and hazy. A blackberry kettle sour that’s just the right amount of tart!
  20. BNA Regatta Beach Sour Club bursts with vibrant tropical fruit flavors like pineapple and passionfru
  21. Sour Ale With Apple, Cinnamon And Locally Sourced Apple Cider Donuts From Our Friends At Abma’s Farm
  22. Root Cellar offers a grounded fusion of herbaceous and butterscotch notes, balanced by a zesty marma
  23. A refreshing burst of floral lavender, zesty lemon, and a subtle earthy note from butterfly pea flow
  24. This tart and complex ale bursts with vibrant strawberry flavors, complemented by subtle oakiness fr
  25. Tart cherry and bright citrus notes shine in this sour ale, balanced by lively acidity, a touch of o
  26. Vibrant mango and mixed berry flavors shine in this sour ale, complemented by lively tartness and a
  27. Brioux City Peanut Butter & Jelly offers the nostalgic flavors of creamy peanut butter and tart-swee
  28. Bursting with bright tropical fruit flavors, this sour ale leads with a tangy wave of tartness balan
  29. Tart cherry flavor meets subtle oak and caramel malt notes, with a dry, tangy finish.
  30. Vibrant tart kiwi and floral hibiscus flavors shine in Canuck Empire Kiwi Hibiscus Sour, delivering
  31. Cape Cod Tropical Trippy Sour Ale explodes with vibrant tropical fruit notes of pineapple, passionfr
  32. Chandeleur Island Beet Bum Gulf Sour combines vibrant tartness with earthy beet undertones, balanced
  33. Chandeleur Island Key Lime Pie Sour bursts with zesty key lime tartness, balanced by a smooth, cream
  34. Chandeleur Island Lovebug Gulf Sour bursts with tropical passion fruit and ripe mango flavors, balan
  35. Chandeleur Island Raspberry Ginger Gulf Sour bursts with tart raspberry sweetness balanced by the ze
  36. A sugar plum sour that is both tart and sweet, fruity and floral. Tangy-sour of plum squares off aga
  37. Connecticut Valley Harvest Time Sour Cranberry Ale bursts with tart cranberry flavors, layered with
  38. Experience juicy Mackinaw peaches with a tangy twist! Refreshing tartness and fruity aroma await.
  39. Bursting with vibrant flavors of cucumber and lime, Creature Comforts Tritonia is a tart and refresh
  40. Deadfall Circinate Sour delivers vibrant tartness with notes of citrus and tropical fruit, balanced
  41. A bright, tart burst of citrus leads Draught Works American Sour, complemented by a balanced fruity
  42. Bursting with ripe raspberry tanginess, creamy vanilla, and graham cracker sweetness, this sour ale
  43. Tart blackberry flavors dominate Dru Bru Black Berry Sour, balanced by a refreshing, bright acidity.
  44. Juicy, ripe mango flavors dominate Dru Bru Mango Sour, balanced by a lip-puckering tanginess and a c
  45. East Hartford West Coast Penny features zesty citrus and tropical fruit notes layered with a gentle
  46. Crisp green apple tartness meets balanced malt sweetness in this refreshing sour ale with a vibrant,
  47. Eponymous Get Your Jollies: WM Candy bursts with tangy watermelon candy flavor reminiscent of Jolly
  48. Eponymous Krampusberry bursts with tart cranberry, zesty tangerine, sweet blueberry, and juicy straw
  49. Evil Twin Make It Fruity Berry Blend features tangy notes of mixed berries with a light sweetness to
  50. Bursting with vibrant flavors of tropical and red fruits, this sour ale delivers a tangy punch that'
  51. Bursting with vibrant tropical fruit flavors like passionfruit and pineapple, Make It Fruity Island
  52. Bursting with bold flavors of watermelon, strawberry, and coconut, this sour ale is a juicy tropical
  53. Bright cherry candy sweetness meets a tangy sour finish in this playful sour ale with a juicy, festi
  54. Fabled Brew Works Plum-p Up the Jam bursts with ripe plum tartness balanced by smooth vanilla sweetn
  55. Fabled Brew Works Wicked 'Wich: Grape combines tart Concord grape flavors with a creamy hint of pean
  56. Field House Blueberry Cherry Vanilla Sour shines with vibrant blueberry and cherry tartness balanced
  57. Tangy key lime dominates with subtle vanilla and a pie crust-like sweetness, creating a dessert-insp
  58. Foolproof Blueberry Vango showcases bright and tangy blueberry flavors balanced by a refreshing tart
  59. Bursts with tropical guava flavor, balanced by tangy sourness and a light citrus edge. The crisp fin
  60. Foolproof Pineapple Vango bursts with tangy pineapple sweetness balanced by a crisp, tart sour ale b
  61. Foolproof Spicy Pickleodeon offers a bold tangy base with vibrant pickle brine, a touch of garlic, a
  62. Foolproof Swirl Pop combines bright tartness with notes of citrus and soft sweetness, reminiscent of
  63. Foolproof Vango Mango features vibrant mango sweetness balanced with a lip-puckering tartness, creat
  64. Foolproof Watermelon Vango bursts with tangy watermelon flavor balanced by a gentle tartness and cri
  65. Vibrant tartness leads this sour ale with notes of ripe stone fruit, subtle citrus, and a touch of o
  66. Bright and tangy with layers of fruit-forward tartness, Dreams offers a complex harmony of citrus an
  67. Four Quarters Pickle Juice offers vibrant tangy dill and cucumber notes with a hint of honeydew swee
  68. Fermented in wine barrels, transferred to Heaven Hill bourbon barrels, conditioned on honeydew, cucu
  69. Four Quarters RUMbrellas bursts with juicy tropical fruit, citrus zing, and a tangy sour edge, layer
  70. Four Quarters Schmlisson is a vibrant sour ale featuring zesty lime tartness, rich toasted coconut,
  71. Fermented in wine barrels, transferred to tequila barrels, conditioned on orange zest and juice, pom
  72. Four Quarters Vampire Deathwish bursts with tart sour cherry and zesty blood orange flavors, balance
  73. Bursting with vibrant flavors of tart raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, this sour ale deli
  74. A fresh, refreshing sour ale with raspberries from Melchiorgarden, nostalgically fermented with the
  75. Bright strawberry and blueberry flavors shine in this tangy, refreshing sour ale, balanced with a ge
  76. Great Rhythm Strawberry Lemon Squish bursts with vibrant strawberry sweetness and zesty lemon tartne
  77. Gulpener Mestreechs Aajt features a lightly tart profile with notes of green apple and a subtle malt
  78. Tangy lemon zest meets creamy, dessert-like sweetness in this sour ale, evoking the flavors of a lem
  79. Bursting with juicy tropical fruit and citrus tartness, Club Paradise delivers a lively sour zing wi
  80. Bursting with bright, tart notes of citrus and stone fruit, this sour ale delivers a refreshing and
  81. Spent blackcurrants from C. Cassis and pomegranate juice provide beautiful color, aroma, and flavor
  82. Tart, juicy notes of sour ale are intertwined with lush, vinous layers of Pinot Noir grapes, creatin
  83. Tart citrus and green apple notes lead the way in this vibrant sour ale, with subtle farmhouse funk
  84. With prickly pear and strawberries. Strawberry aroma gives way to earthy, tart, hard candy.
  85. Vibrant tart fruit flavors shine in this sour ale, balanced by a tangy backbone for a lively and ref
  86. Pops with tart rhubarb and juicy cherry flavors, balanced by a crisp acidity for a mouth-puckering b
  87. Vibrant tart berry flavors dominate John S. Rhodell Wild Berry Sour, complemented by a mouth-puckeri
  88. Tart raspberry takes the lead in Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales La Roja with Raspberry, balanced by laye
  89. Bursting with vibrant pineapple and creamy coconut flavors, this tropical sour ale balances tart aci
  90. Long Live Surrounded By Ghosts bursts with tart fruit flavors like ripe berries and citrus zest, com
  91. Juicy red raspberries blended with the bright lactic acidity of the kettle-soured base for a refresh
  92. Sour brewed to mimic a red wine punch Sangria. This has all the characteristics you would expect. Fe
  93. MachineHead Trader Rob’s Magic Tiki bursts with vibrant tropical fruit flavors, featuring calamansi,
  94. Tart hibiscus and juicy pineapple dominate this sour ale, offering a vibrant blend of floral and tro
  95. Maquoketa Pixy Stix Sour captures bright, tangy bursts of sweet and tart fruit flavors reminiscent o
  96. Bursting with tangy brine and bold dill pickle flavors, this sour ale delivers a refreshingly sharp
  97. Vibrantly tart with zesty citrus notes and a touch of tropical fruit tang, this sour ale delivers a
  98. Wheezing the Juice bursts with tropical fruit flavors like passionfruit and mango, balanced by a bri
  99. Slime lord of the smoothie syndicate, Guava the Hutt is here to slug your palate with an unholy alli
  100. Naukabout Grinch Juice bursts with vibrant tartness, featuring bold sour fruit flavors like green ap
  101. Pucker up for a refreshing, sessionable sour ale, punched up with prickly pear puree.
  102. This sour ale bursts with vibrant mixed berry flavors, highlighting notes of raspberry, blackberry,
  103. Bold tart cherry flavor harmonizes with mild sweetness and a crisp sour finish in this vibrant sour
  104. Vibrant blackberry tartness meets smooth vanilla sweetness in this refreshing sour ale.
  105. Packed with tangy blackberry and raspberry flavors, this sour ale is rounded out by a hint of creamy
  106. Vibrant key lime tartness takes the spotlight in this sour ale, balanced by a crisp, refreshing fini
  107. Juicy peach flavors dominate Oliphant Peach Sour Ale, complemented by refreshingly tart acidity and
  108. Bright tangerine leads the way, complemented by creamy vanilla and smooth lactose sweetness, deliver
  109. Bursts with bright tropical fruit notes, showcasing passion fruit and guava tartness over a crisp, t
  110. Tart and refreshing with vibrant tropical guava notes complemented by floral hibiscus undertones, Au
  111. Tart blueberry flavor shines in this vibrant sour ale, complemented by a touch of sweetness and a cr
  112. Vibrant tartness leads Prairie Lil’ Nap, with fruity notes of citrus and green apple, subtle funk, a
  113. Vibrant tartness shines in Prairie Lil’ Nap Sour Ale, with juicy notes of citrus and stone fruit bal
  114. Bursting with tart berry flavors, Prairie Patches combines a zippy sour tang with subtle hints of sw
  115. Tangy bursts of tropical pineapple meet the warmth of spicy ginger in this vibrant and refreshing so
  116. Bursting with tart raspberry, orange, and lime, this sour ale evokes the creamy tang of rainbow sher
  117. Bursting with tart raspberry and zesty lime, Prairie Slush offers a vibrant, tangy profile balanced
  118. Tangy tartness and bright fruit lead this sour ale, with hints of citrus and berries shining over a
  119. Vibrantly tart and refreshingly juicy, this sour ale brings bold watermelon flavor with a zesty tang
  120. Rails End Country Grammar offers vibrant ripe Palisade peaches, a touch of Saigon cinnamon spice, a
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