Are Sour IPAs the Most Approachable IPA Style?

Sour IPAs have become increasingly popular in the craft beer world, and for good reason. The unique combination of sweet and tart flavours, light body, and lower ABV make them incredibly approachable and enjoyable. Sour IPAs offer a unique drinking experience, and exploring them is a must for any beer enthusiast. 

Sour IPAs feature a unique combination of hops and malts, which when combined create a sweet and tart flavour profile. The sourness is derived from the addition of fruit or souring agents, such as  lactobacillus. This combination creates an incredibly refreshing and flavourful beer. The body of a sour IPA is usually light, making them a great option for those looking for something light and refreshing. The lower ABV also makes them more approachable for those looking for something with a bit less of a kick. Exploring sour IPAs is a great way to experience something new and unique in the craft beer world.

What is a Sour Beer

Sour beers are beers that have an acidic flavour. While sour beers can be aged in oak barrels or aged with yeast and bacteria, they also come in fresh versions. There are two main types of sour beers: The difference between the two is that wild fermented beers are spontaneously fermented with naturally occurring yeast and bacteria, whereas sour beers are fermented with a controlled yeast and bacteria. This controlled method is considered a hybrid between a traditional wild beer, and the common method for brewing ales.

What are Sour IPAs

Sour IPAs are a combination of a heavily hopped American or New England-style IPA with tartness from the addition of fruit or other souring agents. The difference in hops and malt between a sour IPA and sour beer is that sour IPAs have a much more hoppy and bitter flavour, while sour beers have an extremely tart flavour. Sour IPAs are a great introduction to sours because they are less tart than sour beers and have an incredible flavour combination. Sour IPAs are a great place to start your exploration into sour beers because the flavours are balanced and approachable. Sour IPAs offer a unique drinking experience, and exploring them is a must for any beer enthusiast.

What Makes Sour IPAs Both Complex and Crowd Pleasing?

Sour IPAs are both complex and crowd-pleasing due to their unique flavour profile. Sour IPAs typically have a sweet flavour from the addition of fruit, a light body and a lower ABV. The combination of these elements creates a flavourful beer that is easy to drink and approachable for a wide variety of beer drinkers.

What Makes Tusket Falls Brewing Sour IPAs Distinguishable?

Tusket Falls Brewing only uses real fruit puree in our fruit-forward sours, you will never find concentrated juice or artificial flavours in our brews. Utilizing lactose sugar allows for a memorable soft mouth feel that keeps you coming back for more. Sour IPAs are fun for those who love nostalgic flavours and are fascinating for those who like the microbial intricacies of brewing

Some exemplary Tusket Falls Brewing Sour IPA’s over the years include:

• Creamsicle Sour
• Electric City (Mango)
• While You're Waiting (Peach Mint)
• Volatile (Blueberry-Raspberry)

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