Category 12 – Blackberry Sour
Overview
- Brewery: Category 12 Brewing Co.
- Beer Style: Kettle Sour
- ABV: 5.3%
- Format Reviewed: Bottle 650 ml (Bomber)
Category 12 – Blackberry Sour Review
Category 12 has a spring release that’s worth noting even when it’s out of season. It’s their Blackberry Sour, part of their Elemental Series of limited edition releases.
The Blackberry pours a bright pinkish red, almost the colour of a dark pink grapefruit juice. It has a vinous aroma with notes of strawberry. There’s white wine on nose and on the palate.
Blackberry is not overly sour; it’s more tart, but with a sweet finish. It’s lighter and less punchy flavourful than some fruit sours. There’s a very slight astringency, and it’s drier than it looks. Can something look wet? This does, with that fruity appearance, but it’s not your standard fruit beer.
If you like tart brews that refresh the palate, you’ll be quite satisfied with a Category 12 Blackberry Sour.
About This Beverage
- Colour: Red
- Head Size & Retention: Flat. No head
- Carbonation: Mild Carbonation
- Clarity: Cloudy
- Balance: Balanced Malt/Hop
- Drinkability: Definitely Drinkable
- Enjoyment: I thought it was fine
- Malt Characteristics: Light
- Other Flavours/Aroma: Fruit Flavouring: Berries etc
- Palate: Tart, Dry
Summary
A delicious beer made with real fruit that will please any lover of BC fruit beers.
Pros
- Vinous aroma with notes of strawberry
- White wine on nose and palate
- Not overly sour
Cons
Lighter and less punchy/flavourful than some fruit sours