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La Folie by New Belgium Brewing Co
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La Folie

Flanders Style Sour Brown Ale by New Belgium Brewing Co, Asheville, NC

ABV
6.5%
IBU
18
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The brewery's pioneering sour. A brown ale aged for years in big French oak foeders that hold its oldest souring culture.

Where to get it

Sold nationwide.

  • At the taproom
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Beer distributors
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores
  • Online orders

Sold across the country through distributors, and Wikipedia reports it reached all 50 states in 2017. In North Carolina, look for six-packs and twelve-packs in grocery stores, convenience stores and bottle shops, and draft at bars. The Beer Finder tracks recent distributor deliveries, so call the store first. The Asheville Liquid Center also pours beers that never leave the two taprooms.

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Aroma

Green apple, sour cherry and oak.

Appearance

Deep mahogany with a thin head.

Taste

Sharp and tart, with green apple, cherry and plum skin. It finishes smooth.

Overall

A real sour for people who like them puckery.

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Elsewhere

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  • Brewery site

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