Odell Brewing Co. Green Coyote
What the brewers say
“Green Coyote Tomatillo Sour is our bright, crisp take on a classic German-style Berliner Weisse. A bountiful spring harvest of tomatillo fruit creates a slight sweetness and tangy bite, while subtle notes of kiwi, cucumber and lemon howl alongside tartness on the tongue.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Moderate tartness, lemongrass, grapefruit, light strawberry, and caramel. Some undefined spiciness with whiffs of white grape and vanilla.”
Flavor: “Medium sourness with big lemon flavors similar to lemonade without the sweetness. Pineapple, lemon, and white grape and a slight pepper phenolic add complexity. An earthy funk adds interest to an otherwise light beer. You can tell it’s brewed with some sort of kettle souring process, from the mild phenolic component.”
Overall: “Tasty Berliner that’s not overly sour and mostly citrus forward with a slight bite. There’s enough body to balance the acidity. A simple summer slammer with a bit of an edge.”
