Ommegang Apripêche Tart Wheat Ale with Peach and Apricot

 

Ommegang Apripêche is the last of the stash of sours in the fridge. First off, this l'il number is tart, - it's definitely worthy of the name! Ommegang Brewery, from Cooperstown, NY, is one of those breweries that never produces a bad beer. Apripêche is no exception. It's a combination of a Flemish Sour and a Belgian Witbier. Underlying the tartness there's the unmistakable signature of a Belgian ale. The apricot and peach flavors blend seamlessly with coriander and orange peel adding to the melange. There's a modest 15 IBUs, but the 6.3% ABV gives it a nice kick. I can imagine pairing Apripêche with a sharp cheddar cheese, or some crusty bread. 8.5 on the IGB scale.