Crooked Stave Sour Rose, Colorado

CSADiscover the wildly refreshing allure of Crooked Stave Sour Rosé, an innovative sour-style beer that's a true treat for your taste buds. This unique creation brings a blend of raspberries and blueberries to your glass, offering a light, effervescent experience perfect for any occasion.

Product Details:

• ABV: 4.0%
• Calories: 110
• Style: Sour ale aged in oak with raspberries and blueberries
• Ratings: Beer Advocate: "Outstanding" (91 points)

Sensory Description:

Sour Rosé greets you with a crisp, bubbly elegance, characterized by its tart berry flavors and champagne-like effervescence. The wild yeast and bacteria used in primary fermentation create a distinctive sour profile, while the secondary fermentation in large oak foeders on raspberries and blueberries adds depth and complexity. This unfiltered, naturally wild beer maintains its maximum freshness, thanks to a small amount of yeast included in each can, ensuring a bright, refreshing taste with every sip.

Brewer's Background:

About Crooked Stave: Founded in Denver, Colorado, in late 2010, Crooked Stave is the brainchild of Chad Yakobson, a brewmaster with a passion for Brettanomyces yeast. Chad's Master’s thesis on these yeasts has become a cornerstone of the brewing industry, thanks to his open-source website, The Brettanomyces Project. This project laid the foundation for Crooked Stave's progressive brewing approach, blending science and art to create beers of extraordinary complexity.

Crooked Stave's name is a nod to the wooden staves that form the barrels where their beers mature. This commitment to barrel-aged brewing results in specialty Brettanomyces-only, wild, sour, and barrel-aged beers that stand apart from the rest.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy Sour Rosé chilled at around 45°F for the best experience. This versatile sour beer pairs wonderfully with a variety of foods, from fresh salads and tangy cheeses to grilled chicken and seafood. Its light, refreshing nature also makes it an excellent standalone sipper for warm summer days or festive gatherings.