Off Color Brewing – Wari

Off Color Brewing – Wari

Chicha de Molle Inspired Ale
Brewed in: Chicago, Illinois
Brewed for The Field Museum
ABV: 3.8%
IBU: “3ish”
Malts: Pils, Peruvian Purple Corn, Honey Malt
Hops: “Yep, there’s hops”
Special Ingredients: Schinus Molle berries, Lactobacillus
Bottle
Tasting on: 4/8/16
Glass: Shaker Pint

Aroma: Sour overtones. Undertones of cranberry. 8/10

Appearance: Opaque, red to pink, low head retention. 8.5/10

Flavor: Tart, slightly sour beginning followed by a clean middle. Notes of cranberry and sour cherries in the end. Sourness lingers in the aftertaste, along with stale malt and/or corn. 17.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body, moderate carbonation, no alcohol. 8/10

Overall Impression: Tart, slightly sour, fruity, and refreshing. 44.5/50

Final Score: 87% = B