Year of New Beer: Rum Barrel Lexipolitan, Blue Stallion Brewing Co (Lexington)

Written By: Dion on 07/20/2019

To celebrate their 6th Anniversary, Blue Stallion gives us beer nerds the gift of two special release bottles this weekend. Take the deliciously fruity Lexipolitan gose and kick it up a notch with some rum, and I'm in. The nose starts off like fruit punch, with berries, apples, and lime all rotating through. With a little warmth, the rum note kicks in. Noticeable for sure, but not overbearing. On the tongue, the fruit punch aspect carries over, with a fleeting pomegranate sweetness yielding to a sharper lime and hints of salt. The rum adds a touch of spice and just a bit of heat, alongside a very subtle oak note. Subdued tartness through the finish. I've said it before, I'm a sucker for goses, and this one hits in my wheelhouse. Solid brew.