Suds & Smoke: Orange Creamsicle Sour by Smuttynose Brewing Co

We are back at it with another installment of Suds & Smoke. On tap today is the limited edition Orange Creamsicle Sour made by Smuttynose Brewing Co located in Hampton, New Hampshire. I’ll admit I’m not a huge fan of the newer sours on the market, typically they’re too sweet and don’t ever resemble a beer. However, this one really reminds me of some of the first sours I enjoyed years ago; Beer-forward, crisp and the right amount of sourness. I was also skeptical of this one because I noticed the ingredients contain lactose and when that’s not done properly the results can be frightening. Turns out this is easily the best sour I’ve ever had. Not overly sweet and even more importantly tastes exactly as advertised. The orange flavor is very natural and the creamsicle side of it is executed perfectly. It’s quite simply a sour ale that really captures the essence of an orange creamsicle beautifully.