Beer of the Week: American Solera Cranbarrel Sour Ale

WTOP's Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about American Solera Cranbarrel Sour Ale for the latest edition of WTOP's Beer of the Week. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

WASHINGTON — It could give all new meaning to “pass the mashed potatoes, please.”

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about American Solera Cranbarrel Sour Ale for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

Quick Facts: 
  • Brewery: American Solera Brewing, Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Description: A sour ale with cranberries
  • ABV: 5.6 percent
  • Greg’s pairing suggestions: All types of seafood; rich, hearty meals (like Thanksgiving); leafy greens such as Brussels sprouts; Carolina barbecue or Texas brisket

Be sure to check out previous Beer of the Week videos on wtop.com. 

Brennan Haselton

In 2000, Brennan Haselton took a job at WTOP as reporter and anchor, and that's where he has been ever since (with the exception of a brief return to Seattle in 2005). He is a two-time winner of the national Edward R. Murrow Award, and winner of the National Headliner Grand Award.

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