Ithaca Box Of Sours

Ithaca Box Of Sours is a sour beer assortment from Massachusetts, United States. The listing gives no ABV, IBU or flavor breakdown, so what follows describes what sour beers of this kind usually deliver, not a measured profile of these particular bottles or cans. Expect the defining trait of the style: pronounced tartness from lactic acidity, with little hop bitterness to compete with it. Modern fruited sours often show citrus, berry or stone-fruit character over a pale, lightly bready malt base, and they tend to finish dry and crisp. Because a box typically holds more than one flavor, it is worth tasting from the mildest and lowest-acid beer to the sharpest, so the most acidic one does not flatten the others. Serve sours cold, around 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C). Colder than that mutes the fruit, and much warmer lets the acidity read as sharp instead of refreshing. A tulip or stemmed teku glass concentrates the aromatics of a fruited sour, while a plain pint or nonic glass works for a lighter, session-strength example. Pour gently, since many sours carry lively carbonation and some fruited versions leave a little sediment or haze. For food, acidity pairs well with rich or salty dishes. Fried chicken, fish tacos, charcuterie, fresh goat cheese and creamy burrata all give the tartness something to cut through. Fruit-forward sours also suit lemon tart, cheesecake or vanilla ice cream, where the beer behaves much like a fruit sauce.