Yup, forty-five. Each birthday sorta demands a special beer and with the Oscars falling on my birthday this year, there is an added layer of that makes the decision harder.
The week before, I hit up Sunset Beer to peruse the choices. I also peered down my list of cellar items. And I ended up choosing….La Tormenta from Breakside Brewery which they describe as an…”Experimental sour ale hopped entirely with a unique hop blend including Citra, Mosaic, and Equinox. Tart sour notes combine beautifully with tropical and citrusy hop flavors.”
And that is an apt description. The beer pours a light yellow color and the initial aroma is very tropical fruity. Some potpourri type notes to it. Some might call it floral or perfume. Flavor wise, the sourness is there but not overly harsh, mostly tropical fruit and a bit of lemon peel. Not twinge inducing sour at all. The beer is very light on the tongue but so flavorful and quite unique which is saying something in this day and age. (Mine, not in general.) It is also a bit slick on the palate as well which is weird when you expect a bite of hops or a tart sour edge to it. This is quite a smooth sour.