Alter Brewing Company Releases First Sour Ale

The release of Apricot Belgian-style Sour Ale, the first true sour ale in our Oak Brook Solera Discovery Program, is an exciting new step in the evolution of Alter Brewing Company. This journey began a little over a year ago as fresh wort was transported from our Downers Grove taproom to the oak foeders at our brand new Oak Brook location (which opened in Dec. 2022). Since then, the brew team has experimented with different yeast and bacteria to create one of a kind beers that haven’t been seen on Alter taps before.

Aged for one year in our Oak Brook Solera, this sour ale tantalizes the taste buds with the unmistakable flavor of apricots and the lively acidity of Lactobacillus. It's a refreshing twist on tradition, with each sip unveiling layers of fruity complexity, and culminating in a harmonious dance of sweet and sour on the palate.

"True sours, as opposed to the faster, safer, and more common kettle sours like the berliner-weisse and gose, aren't a common sight in the Chicagoland area. So we’re incredibly proud of this Apricot sour as the first of many offerings in this challenging beer niche." - Adam Hooczko, Alter Marketing Manager 

The Apricot Belgian-style Sour is avilable exclusively at all 3 Alter locations on draft and in a very limited number of bottles while supplies last.