Eagle Bay & Old Bridge Cellars Flounders Red

Style
Sour Belgian Red Ale
ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
7 IBU

Gone are the days where a trip to Western Europe was essential for acquiring sour, complex, barrel-aged beers that carried with them notions of rarity and allure. Travelling is still an option, however modern breweries in all corners of the world are trying their hand at producing world class sour ales to rival those traditional offerings.

Eagle Bay Brewing are one of those breweries and here, in collaboration with North Fremantle’s Old Bridge Cellars, they've put out what they’re calling a Sour Belgian Red Ale. A carefully thought out mixed ferment and a lengthy stint in used wine barrels (previously holding Margaret River cabernet sauvignon for two years) help define this limited release, which features a unique label design and a wax-sealed bottle for added je ne sais quoi.

Flounders Red is brimming with complex flavours and assertive lactic acidity. The time spent in barrel has lent considerable funk, deep ruby hues and some wine like subtleties. Finishing with a generous carbonation, Flounders Red is full of flavour but balanced and well rounded. With just shy of a thousand bottles produced, this South West Australian Sour Ale may carry the notion of exclusivity, but is certainly worth seeking out.

Jono OutredI

Published November 7, 2019

Name
Eagle Bay Brewery
Address

252 Eagle Bay Rd
Eagle Bay
WA 6281

Phone
(08) 9755 3554
Open Hours

11am to 5pm - 7 days a week
Summer/Christmas school holidays: 11am to 7pm

Regular events

Super Fresh Fridays - $15 growler fills every Friday!!!!

Tours

By appointment

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