Placentia, California - American Wild Ale - 5.10% - This raspberry sour poured a clear, bright ruby red color with a pinkish-white head that dissipates quickly. The nose featured raspberry tartness upfront, with white vinegar and rose water undertones on the back end. The mouth was very tart, but was cut with the sweetness of the raspberries; it tasted like a raspberry vinaigrette, with a slight funk. BeRazzled had a light bodied mouthfeel with a crisp, effervescent finish. Overall, this was a solid sour in which the raspberries and the tartness blend together flawlessly. 9.1/10

Santa Rosa, California - American Wild Ale - 6.0% ABV - This outstanding sour ale poured a hazy, straw-gold color with a small layer of pale white foam that dissipates immediately. The nose featured tart aromas of apples, vinegar, lemon zest, and oak with a distinct earthy undertone. The mouth was splendid; puckering flavors of apples, lemon juice, grains, tart grapes, and oak notes create an enamel eroding taste. Beatification has a medium-minus mouthfeel, moderate carbonation, and smooth, crisp finish that brings a sour vengeance to the palate. This is my new favorite sour from Russian River; the acidity on this wild ale is on point. Cheers! 10/10

Santa Rosa, California - American Wild Ale (Sour) - 10% ABV - This sour ale poured a deep maroon color with a small layer of white foam that dissipates quickly. The nose featured complex aromas of oak barrel, vanilla, Cabernet wine, plums, tart blackberries, and other black currents. The mouth features hints of tannins, black cherries, tart blackberries, and red wine, with a slight vanilla-oak undertone. The mouth feel is medium bodied with a crisp, dry finish that keeps you puckering for more. I absolutely loved this brew, but I prefer Supplication from Russian River over this one. I cannot wait to get my hands on some Beatification, I've been in search of it for quite a while now. Cheers! 9.6/10

San Marcos, California - American Wild Ale - 9.00% ABV - This sour ale poured a thick burgundy color with a small magenta colored head that dissipates immediately. The nose featured distinct tart characteristics of sour cherries and raspberries, while having a slight funky, vinegar undertone. The mouth was solid; puckering flavors of raspberries, blackberries, and dark cherries are prevalent up front, with oak and vanilla tart on the backend. Framboise de Amorosa has a light bodied mouthfeel, that gives a delightful, puckering sensation with each sip. Cheers to a great sour by The Lost Abbey! 9.5/10

Placentia, California - American Wild Ale - 5.80% ABV - This delicious sour ale poured a hazy, pale orange color with a fluffy white head that dissipates quickly. The nose featured complex aromas of subtle oak, mild apricots, roasted almonds, and intense lemon tartness. The mouth brought out puckering flavors of sour citrus, hints of oak and vanilla, a slight nuttiness, with a supple apricot finish. Filmishmish became more complex as it warmed up; bringing out it's distinct apricot characteristics. The mouthfeel was light bodied, with a sour finish that left you puckered for more. Cheers to another awesome sour by The Bruery. 9.4/10

San Francisco, California - American Wild Ale - 7.00% ABV - This tart-full ale poured a murky, magenta-orange color with no head (perhaps the cap was damaged). The nose featured distinct sour aromas of tart grapes, lemon juice, and dark fruits, with subtle hints of funky yeast. The mouth features a good puckering sourness with flavors of lemons, apples, supple blackberries, and yeast, while having wine undertones. The mouthfeel is light and highly acidic with a sweet, zesty finish. Almanac continues to impress me with their excellent reserve sours. Cheers! 9.4/10

Santa Rosa, California - American Wild Ale (Sour) - 7.0% ABV - This tasteful sour poured a cloudy, red peach color with an off white head that had a pinkish hue. The nose featured aromas of oaky vanilla, tart cherries, Pinot Noir, and dark funky fruits. The mouth was exquisite- flavors of sour grapes, ripe cherries, vanilla, oak, and funky black currants create a cohesive flavor that blew me away. The mouthfeel was light with an effervescent, long finish. I highly recommend this sour to anyone who can get their hands on it, it was truly a treat. Cheers, to my sister getting married- I was saving this one just for the occasion. 10/10

San Francisco, California - American Wild Ale (Sour) - 7.0% ABV - This sour poured a hazy, orangish-yellow color, with a white head that dissipates quickly. The nose featured aromas of apricots, sour cherries, lemon, and peaches up front with an undertone of slight oak. The mouth was great- flavors of sour peach, apricots, lemon, and tart cherries are big upfront, with hints of grapes and oak on the back end. The mouthfeel was light, with a crisp and clean finish that left you puckering up. This was a wonderful sour from Almanac, in which I can compare to Russian River's, Sanctification. Cheers! 9.5/10