Russian River Consecration

Russian River  Consecration, Russian River Brewing Co.,

American Wild Ale, Beer Advocate: A
    375mL/10% abv

A: Cherry brown with a very slight head that fades fast. Slight lacing as well. 


S: Things starts of acidic with notes of vinegar pairs with cherry, oak and vanilla. Varying levels of fruitiness and acidity come through making for a complex nose.


T: lactic acid and tartness up front, big time puckering, followed by a sweeter and fruitier middle, this is followed up by a considerable amount of oak with a touch of funk, and the tartness returns on the finish. Definitely carries with it a sense of tannic wine pull from the currents as well as the Cabernet barrels.

M: Light to medium body with heavy carbonation. Dry crisp finish that has a tart lingering. very nice.


D: The currents and the Cabernet barrels really give this a tannic lactic acid feel that finishes dry similar to a Brute Champagne. Fantastic Sour, enough said.