It’s not often you scan a top beer list that includes the likes of Cantillon and find an American brewery fast on its heels, but that’s the craftsmanship of Bullfrog Brewing and their Le Roar Grrrz series.  Their jammy Le Roar Grrrz Framboise is a hot commodity in the Pennsylvania community, earning a 4.13 on BeerAdvocate and a 4.11 on Untappd.

Take one whiff of this tart elixir and you’ll instantly sense 100% raspberry conviction.  Here’s how Bullfrog constructed this fruity, juicy, slightly funky Sour experience:

1. The #8 ranked on BeerAdvocate Gueuze-style base barrel-ages upwards of 4 years, absorbing every facet of oak, wild funk, and lemon curd-like sour.
2. The beer is then aged an additional 6 months on raspberries.
3. Belgian candi sugar is added just prior to bottling, ensuring balanced sweetness and a creamy soft carbonation.
4. Cellared over 12 months, the texture has become even richer, while tartness is increased with extra developed funk providing more complexity.

With the addition of fresh raspberries, Le Roar Grrrz Framboise amplifies their highly-ranked Gueuze-style base with tart and juicy elegance.  With meticulously built, highly rated Sours like this one, Bullfrog is definitely worthy of being in the same conversation as fellow Belgian Gueuze masters.

4.13 on BeerAdvocate; 4.11 on Untappd