I find sours to be very hit and miss. Here in Kalamazoo Bell’s makes several. The most popular is Oarsman Ale which I don’t like at all, in fact I think it is one of the weakest beers Bell’s has ever made, but it is by far their best-selling sour. Bell’s also makes a sour called “Wild One” which is outstanding. The pucker factor on that one is off the charts, but for some reason it hits the spot for my taste buds. Unfortunately they only occasionally bottle it, and it is always a limited bomber release, so about the only place you can normally get it is on tap at the brewery. Oarsman on the other hand is available everywhere.
I recently had a sour Gose from Victory that I really liked although the name is escaping me at the moment. Founders has made some good sours off here and there. There is also a brewery here in Michigan that specializes in sours called “Jolly Pumpkin” brewing. Some of their stuff is pretty far out and I find their products to be hit and miss, but they are probably the kings of sour beers in the state right now.
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