Trying a new brew from a brewing company,
I have wanted to try but have not been able to find brews in the styles I like.
If you never heard of this brewing company, I would be shocked. Since most
people have heard or know about the interesting backstory. To put it this way,
which side are you on? There are identical Danish twins that started breweries.
Both are fans of gypsy brewing and not having their own brewery. In fact, you
could say it might lower your overhead; in terms of thinking of it in a business
sense. Others could think of it is a way of lowering their ecological
footprint. When asked about the feud in the NY Times, "For me, drinkability is the most important,” Jeppe
said. “I’m not gonna make a Dark Lord” — the ultrarich Three Floyds stout.
“It’s a fun beer to try, but it’s undrinkable. I don’t want to sound like I put
down my brother’s beer, but he’s in the line of Three Floyds a bit too much.
He’s very fascinated with what they do. He makes this blueberry spontaneous” —
a Belgian-inspired ale — “and I hate it. I think it’s disgusting. It tastes
like Kool-Aid.” It's a difference of opinion on how to brew beer and other
disagreements, where the brothers’ feud is noticeable.
You could say this is a
sibling rivalry and sometimes, they just do not ever get fixed. For example, like the younger brother trying to show the older brother he's better and vice
versa. Speaking as the youngest brother of four siblings, I can attest to this.
There will always be sibling rivalry; to me it's how you interact after the
competition or argument. You cannot pick your siblings, sometimes you hope you
understand each other and want the best for each other. Evil Twin Brewing, Jeppe
Jarnit-Bjergso, and Mikkeller Brewing Company, Mikkel Borg Bjergso is
founded by the identical twin brothers. Evil Twin vision, "A clever man
once said: 'Stay thirsty... stay foolish.' That sounds like our vision, just
with a tad less attitude".
Sour Bikini by Evil Twin Brewing Company
Time
to see which side I am on; I am trying a brew from Evil Twin Brewing Company. I
am trying Sour Bikini from Evil Twin Brewing Company. Sour Bikini is a Sour
Pale Ale. This ale has an alcohol by volume or ABV of 3%. Sour Bikini was
brewed at Westbrook Brewing Company. Sour Bikini is named after atom bomb test grounds, designed by a
French car engineer - the bikini was to many a disturbing and degrading
creation and fortunately for others a symbol of emancipation. According to Jeppe, all good intentions to disturb, disorder and enlighten you with unforgettable beer after beer. I want to see the drinkability of the Sour Bikini.
Appearance of Sour Bikini
Aroma wise you notice an initial tartness note in the beginning. After navigating around it, I began to notice a citrus and hop aroma. The citrus and tart aroma, blend into one amazing aroma in my opinion. I think the hop aroma is not overpowering and reminds me of a dry-hopped brew. Something I enjoy thoroughly. The aroma is funky to normal be drinkers, there is a noticeable sour aroma to the brew. It is a Sour Pale Ale, so that makes sense. If you were looking for the pale ale aroma, that is not what you are getting with this brew. Appearance wise the brew has a pale golden hue to it. There is a head or foam to this brew. In most sours, I have tried recently the foam or hear has not lingered at all. There is a quarter inch of foam at the top of the glass. There is a noticeable lacing around the edge of the glass the more you drink it, but it is not a heavy lacing. The foam is white and is thin like a pale ale foam. Based off aroma you think this brew is a Sour and the appearance makes you think Pale Ale.
I curious to see how the taste unites the two together. Bravo, I have to say. The taste is the unity you are looking for. At first you notice the sour tart taste and in the finish you pick up the pale ale. I think the sour taste note is a blend between a green apple and a lemon rind. It refreshing and something that is not too sour for you to not enjoy the brew. The taste does disturb your understanding of a sour. The finish of the brew is almost like a berliner-weiss and a pale ale had a kid. You pick up on almost like a tangy wheat that finish to a crisp pale finish. I think the Sour Bikini has a soft bitter finish that blends into the tart sour body. This ale is a light body that is refreshingly enjoyable. Mouthfeel wise there is a noticeable carbonation and tingling sensation as you drink the bikini.
You need to try Sour Bikini by Evil Twin Brewing
Overall, I thought that this beer could have much going for it since it was three percent ABV. But, I was proved wrong and the balance between Sour and Pale ale was extraordinary. If you are looking for a summer brew, this has to be it. It is sessionable at three percent, but gives you a wide variety of notes that you can definitely enjoy. I would get a case of this beer and would have a great day at the beach just drinking this. I do have to say, I was enlightened with Sour Bikini from Evil Twin Brewing.
Evil Twin or Mikkeller? Which one are you?
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