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Entropy Series No. 11: Whisky Sour by Dageraad Brewing

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  • Name: Entropy Series No. 11: Whiskey Sour
  • Brewery: Dageraad Brewing
  • Style: Saison
  • Alc/vol: 5.0%
  • OG: Unknown
  • FG: Unknown
  • IBU: Unknown
  • Malt: Unknown
  • Hops: Unknown
  • Yeast: Unknown
Appearance: This beer arrives in a beautiful champagne style bottle with a regular beer cap on top rather than a cage and cork. It features a classic label design that makes a bold commitment: this is a beer-based interpretation of the classic whiskey sour cocktail. I happen to love both beer and whiskey sours so expectations are high. The beer pours pretty clear—looks like a Kolsch or something similar.

Aroma: It smells like farmland. Like hay and even manure. And a touch of sour milk or yoghurt. Yeah, it's complicated.

Flavour: Mmm. This is something special. First, it comes across as a straight up citrus bomb with strong lemon and lime characteristics. But then it finishes with more complexity—sour, funky and smoky with hints of whisky-like flavours. This is something special.

Mouthfeel: I find saisons sometimes suffer from underwhelming mouthfeel but this isn't like that. It has some body and good carbonation.

Overall: I drank this alone. Don’t do that. This is an amazing beer to share with people who enjoy beers and cocktails. Have it with friends. Sample it in small glasses and enjoy an amazingly well-crafted beverage that will please people who are looking for new beer experiences.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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