De Ranke Cuvée de Ranke

What the brewers say

“Full-bodied sour flavor, with notes of oak.”

What our panel thought

“Initial light smoky notes. Old cherry swaddled in a mild Brett horse blanket or tobacco with peach and pear. Mild crust, biscuit malt. Moderate lime, persimmon esters help to emphasize some sweetness while balancing acidity.”

What our editors thought

“Charred lemon, punchy floral, and wet slate on the nose. A malt-forward bread-crust warmth takes the edge off the citrus acidity.”