Trial & Ale Brewing An Era of Sturm Und Drang

An Era of Sturm Und Drang

 

Trial & Ale Brewing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

  Sour / Wild Beer - Flavoured Regular
Score
7.14
ABV: 6.2% IBU: - Ticks: 6
Our meticulous adherence to ridiculous hyperrationality sometimes requires a forced counterbalance. 18th Century neo-romantic era Germanic literature references seem like a fitting escape from the confines of rationality in the context of this contemporary period in North American history. Why not focus on an exploration of fervent individualism with a philosophical emotional slant, while assessing the inherent basis of good and evil? These ties seemed fitting when our inspiration for this blend comes from the mountainous alpine regions of Europe. The elderberry, while not a sweet berry, adds a depth and maturity to mixed fermentation blends unlike any other fruit. Anyone tasting an elderberry can attest to the irrational nature of the use of this fruit, because at undiluted concentrations, it is exceptionally unpalatable. However, when used in conjunction with our chosen blend, the romanticism can be found. We don’t know what irrational natural humanism tastes like, but this is what we imagine when we entertain the thought. These Elderberries journeyed from Austria to make their way to your glass. We recommend a cozy evening with Goethe while imbibing. Enjoy!
 

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6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

[notes] Poured from bottle @ FHF 2023 (Aug 12, 2023). Clear copper red with no head. Feint berry, mild funk, okay.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Jan 2025 at 07:41


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Telfords 040924.. Red golden color with no head. Aroma is berries, lemon, malt. Flavor is berries, lemon, malt, alcohol, vinegar, elderberry. Nice beer.

Tried on 28 Sep 2024 at 05:28


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bottle, 75cl corked, at Telford's. It's an unclear, red beer with a minimalistic whitehead. Red berries, lemon and some pale malts and alcohol in the aroma. It's full-bodied and tart on the palate, with a soft carbonation. There's a hint of vinegar in the flavor, but mostly it's berries, but I can't really say I reckognize it as elderberry. Hints of lemon, funk and pale malts. Medium length finish. A nice brew indeed, but I'd like more complexity to really enjoy it. 240904

Tried from Bottle on 06 Sep 2024 at 09:39


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Purple, hazy, no head. Deep berry character. Somewhat acetic, light tartness. Lots of berry, though.

Tried on 16 Aug 2023 at 04:11


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle pour at Farmhouse Fest 2023, pours a deep dark red with a small white head. Aroma brings out bright elderberries, toasted chestnut, and oak. Flavour is full of tart elderberries, oak, and toasted chestnuts. Tart, woody, berry-ish. Nicely done.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Aug 2023 at 06:45


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

A taster shared with Josh, Matt, Phill, and Ryan during FHF with priceless Rachel's (yup, again!) help in organizing all the mess with glasses. Appearance: hazy red copper. Aroma: fruity, some bugs and oak. Taste: same, a bit acidic. Overall: ok.

Tried on 12 Aug 2023 at 21:26