New Belgium Lips of Faith Eric’s Ale

From New Beligum Brewing – Eric’s Ale, named for long time New Belgium brewer Eric Salazar, combines a dry, sour beer aged up to three years in oak foeders with a semi sweet, higher alcohol base beer. The resulting blend is re-fermented with peach juice, creating a smooth ale with subtle peach tones and a warm, spicy finish. The aroma has pleasant hints of vanilla and tropical fruit, the wood characteristics are present but nicely muted. A sour beer for those who don’t like sour beers. And a fruit beer for those who don’t like fruit beers.

New Belgium Brewing – Lips of Faith Eric’s Ale – 22 oz. bottle poured into a goblet. 7% abv.

Appearance: Pours a light copper with a modest film of head.

Aroma: Peach juice and oaky white wine.

Taste: Wood, tangy unripe peach, more wood and light earthy bitter hops.

Mouthfeel: Crisp tart and refreshing.

Overall: Gotdamn amazing.  So balanced , refreshing and complex.