tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4522720410506105078.post7382289077392364158..comments2023-04-03T16:07:08.276+02:00Comments on The Delicious Beer Blog: Russian River Consecration - Black Currant Sour Ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon BarrelsZach Hoyopatubbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741017001874105059noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4522720410506105078.post-70556637869798979522011-11-07T16:59:26.337+01:002011-11-07T16:59:26.337+01:00While both Black Currants and Sour Cherries are fl...While both Black Currants and Sour Cherries are flavours you will typically find in these two styles of wine, I don't actually believe there is any usage of either fruits during the wine making process. I spoke with a couple of different sources who are experienced with barrel ageing beers and they explained to me that Black Currants are a very traditional flavouring agent. A lot of beers from Belgium traditionally utilized them for this purpose and keeping with tradition are commonly seen used in beer-making presently :]Zach Hoyopatubbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741017001874105059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4522720410506105078.post-70220759364830750292011-10-22T19:55:18.322+02:002011-10-22T19:55:18.322+02:00To answer your question- Black currants are the a ...To answer your question- Black currants are the a predominant ingredient of a cabernet sauvignon - which is the barrel type used for aging Consecration. Adding more currants accentuates the subtle flavors imparted by the barrel aging process. On the other hand- Supplication, aged in pinot noir barrels, is spiked with sour cherries-- a key component of pinot blends.Ryan Cnoreply@blogger.com