Monk's Cafe Flemish Sour Red Ale, a Flemish Sour Ale, by Brouwerije van Steenberge11.2 ounce bottle. Pucker up, because this ale has some strong tartness on the initial phase of each sip or drink.
This ale poured a nice reddish-brown into a snifter. The head was cream-colored and frothy, leaving behind tiny, intricate patterns of lacing. A lot of carbonation hugged the bottom of the bowl of the glass, giving the effect of an echo of the head.
The aroma was almost that of a marinara sauce or a wine reduction sauce—sour and tangy—with a hint of caramelized sugar. The taste is hard for me to place, although strong apple cider, maraschino cherries (although not as cloying), and lemon (although with a reduced citrus flavor) all come to mind. It was light and airy, with great carbonation, and a ticklish mouthfeel. The flavor moves from intense sour to a sweet finish rather quickly, although the transition is far from disjointed. Pleasurable.
I need to find a food to pair this with. I had it with spaghetti, which wasn't the best match. I also had it with some chocolate cake. That was better, but still not quite "on mark."
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