The beer is The Exchange Brewery’s non-traditional version of a Flemish Ale that is decidedly tart from a short lactic fermentation and then aged in oak with a mixed cocktail of wild yeast and bacteria to round out its flavour.

Our Bruin, which won a Gold Medal at the 2017 Ontario Brewing Awards, is auburn-brown in colour with a tart and malty nose. It is acidic upfront, transitioning to a slightly sweeter and caramel finish.

The brewery explained: “With a high ABV, beautiful complexity and mouth-puckering tartness, the Oud Bruin has already established itself as a favourite among beer connoisseurs.

“But in its new small format, well-balanced flavours and semi-sweet finish also make it a perfect introduction to sour beer for the novice beer enthusiast.”

Sam Maxbauer, Head Brewer at The Exchange Brewery, added: “We are very excited to have our Oud Bruin available through the LCBO.

“The small format is perfect for beer enthusiasts that are just starting to explore the sour side of craft beer.

“We want to make sour beer feel more approachable and hope to share our passion for barrel-aged sour ales with a larger audience.