Penitente Canyon Sours
Penitente Canyon, the inspiration for this series of sour ales, is located in the San Luis Valley near Del Norte, CO, and was once a sanctuary for Los Hermanos Penitente. The canyon is named for this deeply religious brotherhood of Spanish and Native American men who sought refuge there in the late 1800s. In the foothills of the San Juan Mountains, the canyon provided solitude that allowed the brotherhood to freely practice their religion. Penitente Canyon is now one of Colorado's premier rock climbing areas, although it still remains secluded, and the bonds of the brotherhood can still be seen in murals that are found on the rocks.
Sour Ale
ABV
5.7%
Very Tart lambic style, high acidity, brownish color / intense sour flavor. Ebony, tart flavor full of nastiness. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
5.5%
Amber color, fairly intense tart sourness. Citrusy, bright, and fresh. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
A smooth, dark, woody, tart sour. Ebony, oaky, toasty. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
Pecan sour ale, barrel aged on toasted oak for smooth cellar notes. Nutty and tart. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
6%
Dark and lovely, but tart! A roasty, chocolately, ancho chili sour with a bite. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
A hoppy, citrusy, pucker-up sour. Bright, fruity, acidic, herbal. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
Copper, spicy, raw. Best served above 48ºF.
Sour Ale
ABV
6%
Barrel aged on toasted oak for a slight smokey note.
Sour Ale
ABV
5.4%
A sour ale brewed with Saaz hops. Best served above 48ºF.
*ABV's are approximate. As with all things craft, each batch of brew may be slightly unique and ABV approximations may vary.