"Sour beers are generally served in the 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit range," Bragg explains. "There are some funky barnyard characters that may take too much of a front seat in a Lambic at warmer temperatures. Some of the newer, less traditional fruited sours may even be served over ice as a refresher."
For higher acidity sour pints, lowering the temperature neutralizes the intensity - shocking your taste buds into lesser detection of those harsher qualities. In other words, it creates a more easygoing tasting experience.
While warmish levels are the norm, the distinctive flavor and ability to withstand colder serving styles could be why sour varieties are amongst the best beers for people who don't like beer.
"Lindemann's Fruitesse is an example of a beer that the brewer is looking to serve over ice at bars and restaurants," Bragg adds. Keep that in mind when dreaming about the best sour beers for summer.
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