BEER REVIEW: 357

BREWER: Siren Craft Brew, Berkshire, England

STYLE: Sour IPA

ABV: 6%

VESSEL: 440ml tin

X: @SirenCraftBrew

INSTAGRAM: sirencraftbrew

DATE OF POST: 9th August 2024

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Pompelmocello has quickly become my go-to beer, and for good reason. It’s readily available for me when I need it, which means I get to enjoy it often—and honestly, I can’t get enough of it. This beer hits the sweet spot for just about any occasion, whether you’re kicking back after a long day or winding down with friends.

The sourness is perfectly balanced; it’s just enough to satisfy those who love a good sour, but not so intense that it scares off those who might be new to the style. It’s a beer that invites everyone to the party, no matter where you stand on the sour spectrum.

One of the things I love most about Pompelmocello is how easy it is to drink. It goes down nice and easy, with a refreshing finish that keeps you coming back for more. The flavour profile is well-crafted—tangy and zesty, but never overpowering. It’s the kind of beer that you can sup on for hours without getting tired of it.

For me, Pompelmocello ticks all the boxes. Whether you’re a seasoned sour lover or just curious, this beer delivers every time. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out on something special.

Sammy’s Rating: 85%

 

JYMI SAY’S…

People often stop me in the street and ask, ’Jymi, what’s your favourite beer style’?

Before proceeding with my answer I have to lead with, ‘do you have 15 minutes’?

More often than not the answer will be yes, so my response can begin.

I will try my best to summarise…

See, you can’t go wrong with a fairly strong craft IPA from either coast. I’d say as a go to style, if I fancy a beer, then this is the one. Is it my favourite style? No, far from it. But it’s a style that doesn’t require a situation or season. Now, a Sour I love, I truly do. But so many other factors come into play when this style is on the table. The weather has a slight baring though not huge. The food I’ll be eating during or after has to be taken into account. And if I’ll be having a different drink before also needs to be considered. But when the stars align, a sour is certainly in the conversation for my favourite style. Also, an Imperial Stout enters the debate. Done well, there really is nothing quite like an Impy Stout. This style does very much depend on the weather for me. There is literally no way I’d be having one of these big boys on a beach in Barbados. But right place, right time, there is nothing better.

But then comes the mighty Sour IPA! See, for me a Sour IPA ticks all the boxes. I literally don’t care what time of year it is, what the weather is like, what food maybe hanging around nor what I have drunk prior or going to drink after… I just love a Sour IPA.

So in conclusion if I really had to answer the question of what is my favourite beer style, it would be a Sour IPA… maybe.

And it’s with this a quick selfie is usually taken, fist’s are bumped or cheeks are kissed (European style) depending on the sex, sexuality, location and or  situation, and we’re both free to go about the rest of our day.

Anyway, onto our beer today. The insanely good Pompelmocello, a Sour IPA from Siren. Seriously, this is an absolute superstar of a brew. The nose opens up proceedings with a huge waft of grapefruit sourness. The sip is again one of huge grapefruit early on, which then turns sour and then softens completely with a very soft, almost creamy mouthfeel. But, then, back comes the grapefruit and sourness for what seems like an endless aftertaste.

Just an awesome beer.

Jymi’s Rating: 89%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 87%

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