2018 Advent Beer Review | |
Date: Dec 22, 2018 | |
Beer: Brewery Vivant - Tart Side of the Moon | |
Style: Tart Imperial Stout | |
Source: Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
ABV: 9.5% | |
"Big dark chocolate notes and hints of black cherries erupt from | |
this hearty stout. We kettle-soured a portion of this brew and | |
blended it back for a slight tartness on the finish. No adjuncts | |
are added to this beer-- these robust layers of flavor are yeast | |
driven. Listen to the lunatic in your head... and enjoy" | |
Tart Side of the Moon | |
This is possibly the most unique beer that I've ever had. It has | |
that signature sour beer smell that's tart and funky (and a bit | |
rancid in my opinion). On the surface it tastes like a strong stout. | |
The cherries intrude the otherwise familiar beer with a burst of | |
funkiness. They do indeed taste like the black cherries that you | |
find in ice cream and other desserts. I don't "hate" it, but I can't | |
say that I like it either. It's definitely an experience though and | |
I'm glad that I tried it. I would say if you're a fan of sour beers | |
then you can't pass this one up. | |
- Would I buy it again? No | |
- How much could I drink in one night? I struggled to get through | |
the can. |