Cru from Draai Laag Brewing Co.

Cru is a Wild Fermented Old Ale with 7.4% ABV from Draai Laag Brewing Co. located in Pittsburgh, PA. Draai Laag has been bringing the western Pennsylvania beer season some of wildest and nuanced, fermented ales since 2009 and now has distribution all the way out to the Pacific coast.

Cru pours to an amber, blood red color with a thin, white, wispy head that releases an aroma of soured cherries, dark berry and wine. There’s also a bit of sour candy-like sweetness in its smell, preparing you for the nuanced sour you’re about to imbibe.

First sips pack plenty of sour punch, a lot of bretty funk to go with rich fruitiness. Just like the sour candy the funk of this ale soon wears off before giving way to a somewhat sweet, lip smacking finish.

Wild Ales are always going to be an acquired taste, it’s what makes them so fun to try different varieties, but Cru is particularly good for those looking for a moderately sour offering, with just enough sweetness to add in balance.

 

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