Silver in American Sour Ale
Great Basin Brewing Co., Sparks, NV
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Tasting Notes
We also add a touch of milk sugar to give it a complex fruitiness that dances on the palate, with a tart finish.
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Mystic Voyage is a blueberry and lemon sour ale built on a Berliner Weisse style base by Great Basin Brewing Co., which has locations in Sparks, Reno and Carson City, Nevada.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, American Sour Ale | Silver (2nd place) | 111 | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Sparks, NV |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Blueberry + Lemon Sour Ale (Berliner Weisse style base) | Edible Reno-Tahoe: summer beers, 2023 |
| ABV | 5.5% (as of summer 2023) | Edible Reno-Tahoe: summer beers, 2023 |
| IBU | 15 | Great Basin: Mystic Voyage |
| Hops | Not Found | Not Found |
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| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Real blueberries, lemons, milk sugar (lactose) | Edible Reno-Tahoe: summer beers, 2023 |
| Other | Not Found | Not Found |
| Beer page | Brewery page naming this beer | Great Basin: Mystic Voyage |
The brewery's own site could not be read. The brewmaster, Evan Eldridge, is quoted in press:
We began with a Berliner Weisse-style ale that has roots going all the way back to the 16th century in northern Germany. From there, we experimented to find the perfect blend of fruits that would really shine through, eventually landing on 100 percent real blueberries and lemons. We also add a touch of milk sugar to give it a complex fruitiness that dances on the palate, with a tart finish.
Source: Edible Reno-Tahoe: summer beers, 2023
We also add a touch of milk sugar to give it a complex fruitiness that dances on the palate, with a tart finish.
Source: ediblerenotahoe.com
The brewmaster names real blueberries, lemons and a touch of milk sugar added to a Berliner Weisse style base (Edible Reno-Tahoe). Grains, hops and the souring culture are not named.
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| Process | Berliner Weisse style ale with 100 percent real blueberries and lemons and a touch of milk sugar | ediblerenotahoe.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guidelines for American-Style Sour Ale call for medium-low to high natural acidity from bacteria and yeasts, fruity esters, no Brettanomyces, no wood-derived character, and ABV and IBU that may vary widely; that guideline places fruited versions elsewhere. The tart profile fits, while the blueberry and lemon additions are elements the guideline would usually route to another category.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | American Sour Ale | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Great Basin Brewing Co. is in Sparks, NV. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Microbrewery.
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