Experience the refreshing burst of Pikes Peak Brewing Cherry Lime Sour, where vibrant cherries meet zesty lime for a tantalizing balance of sweet and tart. This effervescent brew is perfect for those seeking a tantalizing twist on traditional sour ales, offering a crisp finish that dances on the palate. Sip into a summer vibe with every glass!

Start by heating 5 gallons of water to about 160°F. Add 10 lbs of malted barley into the water and maintain the temperature for about 60 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Mash

After the mash is complete, sparge the grains with additional hot water to collect around 6 gallons of wort.

Sparge the Mash

Bring the wort to a boil and add 2 oz of Citra hops. Boil for 60 minutes.

Boil the Wort

After the boil, cool the wort to about 80°F and add 0.5 cups of lactic acid. This will help achieve the desired sourness.

Add Lactic Acid

Transfer the wort to a fermenter and pitch 1 packet of Lactobacillus yeast. Allow it to ferment for 5-7 days at room temperature.

Fermentation

After the primary fermentation, add 2 cups of cherry puree, 2 tbsp of lime zest, and 1 cup of lime juice. Stir gently to incorporate.

Add Cherry and Lime

Let the mixture condition for another 2 weeks to develop the flavors.

Conditioning

Once conditioning is complete, bottle the sour beer with priming sugar if carbonation is desired, and let it carbonate for another 1-2 weeks.

Bottling

Water

Malted Barley

Hops (Citra)

Lactic Acid

Cherry Puree

Lime Zest

Lime Juice

Yeast (Lactobacillus)

Pikes Peak Brewing Cherry Lime Sour

Make Pikes Peak Brewing Cherry Lime Sour Recipe in just 2h 30m. Experience the refreshing burst of Pikes Peak Brewing Cherry Lime Sour, where vibrant cherries meet zesty lime for a tantalizing balance of sweet and tart. This effervescent brew is perfect for those seeking a tantalizing twist on traditional sour ales, offering a crisp finish that dances on the palate. Sip into a summer vibe with every glass!

Pikes Peak Brewing Cherry Lime Sour Recipe

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