Moscow Mule, an American Wild Ale by Ballast Point Brewing Company

Share This Review

Moscow Mule is an American Wild Ale brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company, and for the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a tulip glass from a bottle.

Appearance

The ale pours a clear golden hue and is topped by an inch-thick cap of dense ivory white foam that shows modest retention. A thin ring of bubbles rounds the glass following the reduction.

Aroma

The aroma is sweet and sour with a scent of lime, lemon, and sugar.

Check Out the Latest News Article

Almanac Beer Co. released its first batch of Strawberry Sournova — a bright, tart, and astronomically fruity, making it perfect for sipping on a summer day. Read More

Flavor

The palate begins with a taste of sourdough bread and transitions to a sharper note of soured citrus. Tart and juicy lime is spiced with ginger and mellowed by a sweet note of sugar cane.

Mouthfeel

Its feel is slick with a crisp, dry finish. Its body is medium and effervescent with high carbonation. A warming sensation from the ginger and alcohol is mild.

Overall

As I’m not too familiar with the Moscow Mule cocktail, I can only judge this beer as being a Wild Ale. However, for what it’s worth, I read other reviews and there seems to be a consensus that this brew doesn’t taste much like a Moscow Mule. So do with that what you will.

As a Wild Ale, the brew meets expectations. Its appearance is in line with the style, the aroma has the expected lactic sourness, and its palate follows much the same. The spiciness complements the brew nicely but its sweetness might be a bit much for some. Its feel is lively and a high ABV is masked well. A good but not necessarily remarkable sour beer.

Recommended Pairings

Ballast Point recommends the following food pairings with their Moscow Mule: sweet potato and peanut soup, Thai green papaya salad (Som Tum), and cheesecake.

Have You Tried the Moscow Mule?

What did you think? Give a rating, share your opinion in the comments below, or add a link to your own offsite review.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Latest Craft Beer News

Beer Lab HI Releases “Chai Yo” Belgian-style Blond Ale

The latest limited release from Beer Lab HI, the “Chai Yo, Thai Tea & Milk Sugar Ale”, a Belgian-style Blond Ale, is now available from the Honolulu-based brewery. Read More

Bell’s Brewery to Auction Two Hearted Ale Hockey Jerseys to Benefit Local Organizations

Bell’s Brewery, Inc. and Kalamazoo Wings have teamed up to support two local organizations with a special, limited edition Two Hearted hockey jersey auction. Read More

Upper Hand Brewery Expands Distribution to Michigan’s Mitten

Upper Hand Brewery will end its drought of availability below the Mackinac Bridge with the distribution of its beer to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula this Fall. Read More