Sunstone Throne

We added 500 pounds of Crow Vineyards Barbera red wine grapes to 100 gallons of strong, sour red ale. The fruit imbued a deep vinous aroma, complimenting the jammy character created during the beer's year in red wine barrels. Then we returned it to wine barrels for another ten months. The acidity is snappy, providing balance to the malt without disrupting drinkability. The grapes intensifies the red color of the base beer into a vivid red. The result is a libation suitable for a monarch to sip from a crystal goblet after a hard day of ruling.