Field House x Vox Rea Hibiscus Dark Cherry Sour

Overview

Field House x Vox Rea Hibiscus Dark Cherry Sour Review

Once upon a time, a Lower Mainland band featuring three lovely ladies was a fan of Field House Brewing beer, and in turn the brewery was a fan of the band, Vox Rea. Over time this friendship blossomed into a collaboration—one that birthed a new beer offering known as the Field House x Vox Rea Hibiscus Dark Cherry Sour.

There was an interesting side development of this creative project. Field House took the opportunity to showcase a new mobile app technology that allows consumers of this brew to find and view a video-based Easter egg while enjoying their libation. Follow the instructions below if you pick up a pack.

The ‘interactive label that crafts a unique media experience’.

But that’s enough of the buildup. Let’s get to the star of the show: the beer itself. Despite the window dressing, this beer still has to earn our respect on its own.

Many thanks to Field House for sending over a four-pack for trial. Based on reputation alone, there were high expectations to meet; it didn’t hurt that we’re fans of fruit beers.

The Unboxing

This attractive beverage pours a deep, brilliant ruby hue with a bright pink head that dissipates immediately. The colour lives up to the Dark Cherry moniker, albeit perhaps more reminiscent of dark cranberry with its purplish-red tone.

On the nose, there are distinctive, fresh fruity notes including raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb. There’s also a slight vinous character. Many sours have a tame aroma due to the nature of souring, Not this one!

That’s no doubt due to the ‘heavy additions of dark cherries and hibiscus’, as the label notes. “Strong, sour and packed with fruit” is the promise.

Good news: the promise is kept. This is an intensely fruity, tart brew. As strong as the colour and aroma are, so is the flavour. On the palate there are ascorbic notes of raspberry, cherry, rhubarb and blueberry.

Speaking of palate: most sours you find on store shelves, being fruity kettle sours, lean more towards tart. This offering is actually reasonably sour…although not in a serious, overpowering way. It’s a nice balance to complement the inherent sweet fruitiness from the cherry matter.

Here’s a beer that’s 7% alcohol that drinks like a delicious, tart fruit juice. You’ll never notice how quickly the four-pack disappeared. If it inspires a musical discovery as well, all the better.

PLAY THE ‘AUGMENTED REALITY’ VIDEO

1) Scan the QR code and launch experience
2) Follow the prompts
3) Hold camera to front of can, then enjoy the show!

  • (4.55)
    Appearance
  • (4.45)
    Aroma
  • (4.4)
    Palate
  • (4.55)
    Flavour
  • (4.7)
    Overall Enjoyment
4.5

About This Beverage

  • Colour: Deep, brilliant ruby hue
  • Head Size & Retention: Some head, minimal retention
  • Carbonation: Well Carbonated
  • Clarity: Cloudy
  • Balance: Balanced Malt/Hop
  • Drinkability: Definitely Drinkable
  • Enjoyment: I am leaving right now to get more
  • Malt Characteristics: Light
  • Other Flavours/Aroma: Fruit Flavouring: Berries etc, Sour, Cherry
  • Palate: Juicy, Tart

Summary

Here’s a beer that’s 7% alcohol that drinks like a delicious, tart fruit juice. You’ll never notice how quickly the four-pack disappeared. If it inspires a musical discovery as well, all the better.

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