Russian River Consecration

From Russian River Brewing Company’s Beer Log – Consecration will be released on February 2nd on draught and in 750ml bottles at our pub and limited distribution in No. California. Starting that week, we will also distribute bottles and kegs to Southern California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Philadelphia. We can’t tell you exactly where it will be, but it will be extremely limited.

Russian River Brewing Company – Consecration – 750 ml bottle poured into proper glassware. 10 % abv. Purchased at Whole Foods Market, Arroyo Pasadena,CA. Batch 001×2

Appearance: Dark mahogany with a fluffy 1 inch head.

Aroma: Red wine, cherries, raspberries and mildew I would associate with old clothing in a wet basement  and oak.

Taste: Sweet and tangy cherries, oak. The oak lends some bitterness that complements the sourness from the fruit and bugs.

Mouthfeel: Surprisingly not puckering or juicy (two characteristics I find from Sour like ales). What I do get is a full bodied and almost creamy texture.

Overall: An amazing beer that you should try even if you don’t like sour beer.

Click here to see pictures of the barrels this fine beer was in.