As yet too new to be properly named and labeled, I just picked up a
500mL bottle of “Sour IPA w/Lactose” from the industrious brewers at
Toronto’s Bellwoods Brewery. I’m already nearly through with the
“lactose/milkshake IPA” trend, but Bellwoods seldom delivers a bad batch
of anything, so I figured I should investigate their take.
The
beer I bought was an opaque, milky orange-gold. A 7% alcohol offering,
it poured with a rapidly vanishing layer of sudsy white head. The beer
had a compellingly tangy fragrance; tart with exotic fruit notes and a
liberal dose of funky yeast. Acidic orange and mango notes were vividly
represented in the front end, alongside some boozy sweetness, while the
finish was fruity and tart, with a slightly underdeveloped bitterness
closing the door.
All things considered,
Bellwoods’ Sour IPA w/Lactose was a pretty enjoyable ale, but one that
could have benefitted from a heavier mittful of hops, and a slightly
less sweet opening salvo. At 7%, the strength is perfect, and the
sourness of this beer was rowdy without being raucous.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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