Eastlake Kirby Pucker #24: Tepache Mezcal Sour

Eastlake Kirby Pucker #24: Tepache Mezcal Sour. Spiced Pineapple & Oak.
5.3 % ABV. Eastlake Brewery, Minneapolis, MN.

Clear, bright golden color, slim white head.

In the nose: Fruity. Tart. Sightly sharp.

In the mouth: A short, sharp sting at the front, then along comes the sour. Freshly fruity, turning slightly sweet, before ending dry. Cinnamon and brown sugar are blended in well, and not sticking out in the slightest. Mezcal comes through, though. Oh, wait...yep, here they come. It's getting just a little spicier as we go. Spicier and sweeter, too. I'm liking this one. Nice sour ale.

Influenced by Mexican tepache, we added loads of pineapple, brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves to our house sour recipe before maturing the beer on mezcal