The Rare Barrel Map of the Sun 2017

The Rare Barrel Map of the Sun. 2017.
Golden Sour Beer Aged in Oak Barrels with Apricots.
6.3 % ABV. Brewed and bottled by The Rare Barrel, Berkley, CA.

Crystal clear, bright golden color, slim white head.

In the nose: Sour first, then comes the fruit. Pit, stone (apricot, peach), and a touch of citrus. Quite nice.

In the mouth: Intense sour kicks it off, brief bitterness, and next we usher in the fruit, rounded off by oak. Barrel flavor is keeping it all contained. But the tartness is in charge here, fruit just behind. Not too sweet, not too sour, well-balanced, and fairly easily drinkable. Tasty stuff, even Yum, if I dare say so, a Dum Dum.

Thanks again to Julie for dropping off the bottle.

Map of the Sun is a blend of golden sour beers aged in oak barrels with apricots. Fermented with a universe of microorganisms, this golden sour is beaming with notes of ripe apricots and apricot skin that are complimented with hints of peaches and nectarines. Tart and complex, Map of the Sun has a bright acidity that enhances the stone fruit character.