Lucy Session Sour - Indeed Brewing Company

While bars and beer gardens in Europe are typically child-friendly, in the US, many of these businesses remain for adults only. At Indeed, however, kids are welcome in the taproom, and the brewery sells soda and sparkling water in addition to ales and lagers. The only rule? Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 8 p.m.

- Jason Alstrom

I was happily surprised when this beer came across my desk. I was also thankful it was not another IPA. While I jest about that a bit, it’s exciting to see that Indeed has released a year-round sour ale that is of American inspiration rather than bastardizing a more traditional style. According to head brewer Josh Bischoff, the style is “definitely American inspired. The basic idea behind [Lucy] is loosely based on many conversations between the head of [Wooden Soul,] our mixed fermentation program, and myself about doing something hoppy, fruity, and sour.”