SQUEAL LIKE A PIG KENTUCKY SOUR MASH ~ OAST HOUSE

Sampled of draught, Squeal like Pig is made in the Kentucky Common Style (A.K.A. Dark Cream Common Beer, Cream Beer or Common Beer) According to wiki, Kentucky Common was a popular beer, in …you guessed it Kentucky from the 1850’s to prohibition. The brew was only fermented once and then sent out for sale on draught to be consumed fresh.
‘Squeal’ had been made with 30% corn and the rest malted barley, and then aged for six months in Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrels. The beer poured a medium tawny brown colour with little head. There was a ton of fruit on the nose, especially tart apples and grapes. The flavour was not beer-like at all. It was pleasantly sour, with lots of grape and fruit flavours and a wine like quality. The sweetness reminded me of sherry, there were also notes of figs and a touch of smoke. The finish was subtly malty with a hint of chocolate. The beer was well carbonated and had a medium mouthfeel. Great after a long day of Christmas shopping – I hope Oast House makes this one again.

6% from Niagara, Ontario 15 IBU