Type O Positive

Name: Type O Positive
Brand: Smog City Brewing Co.
Rating: 4.1 (236 reviews)

Smog City Brewing Co.

Torrance, CA

Tavour Rating

4.1

Style

Barrel Aged Sour

ABV

7.1%

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A Note on This Beer

My Great Aunt Cynthia lived by one rule. Always find time to “treat yo self.”

And, let me tell you, this limited release from the GABF award winners at Smog City Brewing is a special treat, indeed. Even by Aunt Cynthia’s standards!

These California brewmasters pack their brand new batch of Type O Positive Barrel-Aged Sour Blonde Ale with 30lbs per barrel of fresh boysenberries and 3 grades of lavender. Then, they age all of its floral, nectarous goodness in white wine barrels for 18-36 months to generate lavish layers of crisp Chardonnay complexity.

Every slick sip packs a punch of succulent mixed-berry flavors, complemented by soft hints of white grapes, lush lavender, and earthy whispers of oak. On the finish, the palate’s greeted by the satisfyingly lip-puckering bite Sour fans love.

Not to mention, every batch of Type O Positive generates buzz and excitement. California locals are well aware: on release day, you can expect a (socially distant) line — because this one only comes around one, MAYBE two times a year!

And, how could I forget Aunt Cynthia’s 2nd rule to abide by: “Never, ever, let some other guy grab all the good stuff before you do.”

Trust me, she’s not wrong when it comes to this release! I, for one, will be snagging some Smog City goodness while I can.

Reviews

4.1

236 Ratings

Jdcre

4.5

Really enjoyed the flavors here. Beautiful color, nice sour pucker at the beginning that balanced out soon after. I will actively seek out this and other Boysenberry sours in the future.

scott4563

5.0

Wow, one of the best sours I've had. Shame I won't be able to find it on the East coast

bethany180

4.5

Tart fruit flavor from boysenberries goes nicely with sour wine flavor. I do get floral flavor from lavender. This beer in unlike anything I've had before.

Richelle1550

2.0

Really loved the artwork and the appearance of the beer, but the taste was really lacking for me. It was extremely sour with not much flavor and the funk was a little overbearing.

Beericuas

4.5

I enjoyed this beer a lot. Great brambleberry notes delicately combined with lavender. It was fantastic.

Grep22

5.0

This was one of my favorite beers. The fruit flavor and lavander/rosemary scent are so amazing combined!

Zynx

5.0

Would buy again

Sickedelics

1.0

Was way too sour for my taste

indydaved

4.75

Really delicious. Super sour, balanced with the wine barrel, the tart berries, and floral. Really tasty!!

Rustgood

5.0

Incredible aroma. The lavender scent was amazing. Just the right amount of sweet berry and sour pucker. Every so often you say “damn, wish I would have bought more.” This is one of those beers

I_AM_DANIEL

4.25

oh that color

AGonz3495

3.5

This has a gorgeous color and head reminiscent of the juice of blended berries, as well as a balanced tartness and sweetness. The flavor profile and floral notes from the lavender and Chardonnay was unique, but I found it to be just a bit too sour for my tastes. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this blend and brewery for aficionados of this style.