Sour ales have become one of the fastest-growing styles of craft beer as adventurous drinkers look to explore new and exciting flavors. Leveraging this trend, award-winning breweries Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Brouwerij RODENBACH joined forces to debut the 'Vibrant P’Ocean,' a 4.7% ABV blended sour ale.
The Vibrant P'Ocean sour ale is a ruby-colored beer with notes of tart, dry berry and floral lemon flavors. In the true spirit of collaboration, the ale combines two unique base beers -- one crafted by ROBENBACH, the other by Dogfish Head. The RODENBACH"s portion was foeder-aged from standing oak cask for two years while the Dogfish Head's portion features a kettle sour brewed with elderberry, elderflower, sliced lemons, pilsner malt, malted wheat, and Belgian fleur-de-sel.
Vibrant P’Ocean will be available nationwide in 6-packs with 12-ounce cans with a limited release in Belgium.
Foeder-Aged Sour Ales
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery & Brouwerij RODENBACH Debut Vibrant P’Ocean
Trend Themes
1. Sour Ale Boom - The growing popularity of sour ales presents an opportunity for breweries to experiment with unique base beers and blended flavors.
2. Collaborative Brewing - Collaborations between award-winning breweries can lead to innovative blends and new flavor profiles.
3. Fruit-infused Beers - Adding unique fruit flavors like elderberry and lemon to beer can create a refreshing taste and attract adventurous drinkers.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Beer - Breweries can experiment with new flavors and collaborative efforts to appeal to the growing audience interested in sour ales.
2. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and bars can attract customers with unique and refreshing sour ales, especially with the popularity of sour beers on the rise.
3. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can offer unique craft beer experiences and promote the collaboration between award-winning breweries to attract beer enthusiasts.