‘Tis The Season To Celebrate With Sours!
Dive into the festive spirit with this curated selection of sour beers, perfectly crafted to add a special twist to your holiday celebrations. Discover the world of tart and tangy brews that go beyond the traditional, offering a refreshingly unique departure from the ordinary seasonal fare.
Cheers to a season of joy, laughter, and the perfect sour note!
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1. Jubilberry – Sour Cranberry Ale with Ginger & Oats
Pairs great with your holiday sweater!
Festive cranberries & soft flaked oats give way to a cozy spice bouquet for this jubilant winter ale. The perfect Texas winter companion, Jubilberry should always be around for your holiday shenanigans!
IBU: 20 | ABV: 7.1% | SU: 70
Available: Oct – Jan
Executive Brewer Notes: Jubilberry is one of my favorite recipes because of its depth of flavors from multiple ingredients all coming together to say H-O-L-I-D-A-Y. Bright, tart cranberries layered with lots of ginger and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg are all put on top of a rounded, warming 7% oatmeal pale ale base. Also, it’s a beautiful color!
2. Fruited Little Boss – Sour Pomegranate Beer
Crack open some good luck for the New Year, it’s tradition!
This special sour and 2023 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Gold Medalist is fairly tart with just a touch of sweetness. A vision to behold and sustenance to sip your way through, Fruited Little Boss makes any situation worth fancifyin’. Pomegranates have a long history of bringing good luck in the new year, making this special sour #2 on our list.
ABV: 4.8% | SU: 50
Release Date: December 31st
Executive Brewer Notes: Our most recent fruited version of our classic Little Boss is a nice, more straightforward, sessionable sour beer. Alcohol is kept lower for drinkability, but the pomegranate pop keeps it fancy and festive. Little secret — there might be a touch of cardamom and allspice in there…
3. Professor Peppermint
The holidays just got all the more cheerful!
This tasting room exclusive has become a seasonal staple for our limited-edition beer releases. A candy cane-inspired beer, Professor Peppermint is our sour cherry stout with the addition of peppermint and vanilla. Professor Peppermint will only be available for on-site sips and in growler fills to-go. Swing by Blue Owl Brewing on Friday, December 12th for the release and join in for Brewery Bingo Night: Holiday Edition!
IBU: 40 | ABV: 6.1% | SU: 75 | Contains milk sugar.
Release Date: December 12th (while supplies last)
Executive Brewer Notes: The blend of the rich stout and vanilla to the peppermint zing will unwrap the magic of the season. We’ve brewed up the warmth of the holidays so you can immerse yourself in the festive spirit with each sip!
4. White Tiger’s Blood – Pineapple, Banana, & Cinnamon Sour
Set to release the day before Christmas, put this new sour seasonal under the tree for the perfect gift!
This seasonal sensation is as rare and captivating as the elusive white tiger. White Tiger’s Blood is a symphony of flavors creating a unique variation while encompassing the bold spirits of our beloved OG summer sour, Tiger’s Blood.
This pineapple, banana, and cinnamon sour ale is a delightful blend that transports you to a tropical paradise, no matter the season. Indulge in the mystique carnival of White Tiger’s Blood.
Release date: Thursday, December 24th at our taproom before hitting stores over the weekend. Just in time to be gifted under your Christmas tree! Swing by for a pint & six-pack, and give the gift no one else will have!
ABV: 5.6% | SU: 62 | Contains milk sugar
Executive Brewer Notes: We asked ourselves, “What’s the winter version of Tiger’s Blood’s eudaemonic combo of watermelon, strawberry, and coconut?” After a couple of rounds of test batches and input from our Test Batch Focus Group and Local Love Members, we settled on the undeniably-tropical-yet-still-