ale | Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants)

Trader Joe’s VINTAGE ALE, 2023

“A strong dark Belgian beer. Try to let it age upright. However if you can’t wait, this brew is still sure to please.”

I didn’t try the 2023 version but I’ve bought their Vintage Ale’s a number of times in the past and have enjoyed it. I just found I still have one from 2018 I kept to age as they suggest! Maybe will drink that one this New Years Eve!

$5.99 (25 oz)

TJ’s Sierra Nevada WILD LITTLE THING BEER

Sierra Nevada WILD LITTLE THING ALE

Very drinkable!

The can says Wild Little Thing is a “slightly sour ale”. I think that is a brewing method more than a description of it’s taste. I didn’t find it terribly sour at all but perfectly balanced. I was a little surprised I liked it so much as I found it way better than the package design (& crazy font) lead me to believe. Tasting it, I thought this is really good, even delicious, a bit fruity, neither too bitter nor too sweet, but with a nice balanced taste. It has a lovely rosé color, with a small pale head and tiny bubbles. A highly refreshing and “easy drinking” ale. It was delicious with food, it went very well with our tacos that night.

I would buy this again no question.

https://sierranevada.com/beer/wild-little-thing/

“This slightly sour Wild Little Thing has just the right smack of tartness for serious refreshment, while guava, hibiscus and strawberry lend fruity-sweet depth and a bright pop of color.”
Sierra nevada’s description