Speciation Artisan Ales Gene Flow

Gene Flow

 

Speciation Artisan Ales in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸

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Score
7.37
ABV: 5.2% IBU: - Ticks: 4
Sour Wheat Ale w/ Cranberry, Hibiscus, Orange Zest, Cinnamon, & Salt

This is our 3rd blend of this beer, which was originally a collaboration with homebrewer (and cultured club member) Ric Brown. It might sound like an odd combination, but it really hits the spot during the colder months!
 

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Tried from Draft on 26 Mar 2025 at 07:37

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Tried from Draft at Mikkeller Baghaven on 07 Feb 2020 at 17:25

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can from Holiday Market. Pours a pinkish red color with a finger of pink foam that dissipates. Bright cherry, cranberry and light vinegar aromas on the nose. As it warms some light cinnamon notes. Quite acidic on the palate with vinegar, and tart wild berries and cranberry flavors. Bitter and tart with some mild cinnamon on the finish and a bit of salt.
Tried from Can from Holiday Market on 18 Jan 2020 at 20:06

8.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
750 ml bottle into tulip glass, bottled in 10/2018. Pours slightly hazy deep orange/amber, light reddish/pinkish color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy pink head with good retention, that reduces to a thin spotty lace cap that lingers. Light spotty lacing clings on the glass, with a light amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of huge sour/tart/tangy cranberries, strawberry, pomegranate, hibiscus, fruit skin/seed, lemon, lime, orange zest, peach, pear, melon, red/green apple, red grape/wine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, sea salt, wheat, cracker, and white bread; with lighter notes of cinnamon, pepper, musty/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Incredible aromas with fantastic complexity and balance of cranberries, hibiscus, orange zest, fruity/funky/acidic yeast; light-moderate pale/wheat malts, and cinnamon/salt notes; with big strength. Taste of huge sour/tart/tangy cranberries, strawberry, pomegranate, hibiscus, fruit skin/seed, lemon, lime, orange zest, peach, pear, melon, red/green apple, red grape/wine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, sea salt, wheat, cracker, and white bread; with lighter notes of cinnamon, pepper, musty/lacto funk, and yeast earthiness. Light-moderate fruity/lactic tartness; fruit/hibiscus tang; and light cinnamon/yeast spiciness on the finish. Lingering notes of tart/tangy cranberries, strawberry, pomegranate, hibiscus, fruit skin/seed, lemon, lime, orange zest, peach, pear, melon, red/green apple, red grape/wine, hay, straw, herbal, floral, grass, sea salt, wheat, cracker, white bread, light cinnamon/pepper/funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish fora good bit. Amazing complexity, robustness, and balance of cranberries, hibiscus, orange zest, fruity/funky/acidic yeast; light-moderate pale/wheat malts, and cinnamon/salt flavors; with a fantastic malt/tartness and tangy fruit balance; with no puckering flavors after the finish. Moderately crisp/clean finishing. Light-moderate increasing dryness from tartness, tangy fruit, and carbonation. Medium-plus carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, moderately bready/grainy/acidic/tangy/tannic, and lightly saline/sticky balanced mouthfeel that is fantastic. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 4.2%. Overall this is an amazing fruit/spiced Gose! All around incredible complexity, robustness, and balance of cranberries, hibiscus, orange zest, fruity/funky/acidic yeast; light-moderate pale/wheat malts, and cinnamon/salt flavors; very smooth, crisp, and refreshing to drink with the modestly acidic/tangy/tannic/drying finish; not overly lactic or salty. Absolutely perfect balance of juicy/jammy cranberries, hibiscus, orange zest, and Brett/Lacto complexity; with a nice pale/wheat malt backbone against acidity. Nice complementing cinnamon spice and salt presence, without being overwhelming. A highly enjoyable offering, and amazing style example as expected. One of their best beers yet.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Dec 2018 at 03:35