What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Wonderful complexity. Beautiful Brettanomyces funk with cherry pie, lemon, pine, oak, a hint of strawberry, and cloves. The grapes smell sweet and fresh.”
Flavor: “There’s a nice carbonation up front that really enhances the flavor and character of this beer. Acidic tartness hits first with notes of lemon and is followed by a blend of woody earthiness and dry red-grape notes. The grape character adds sweetness with a light bread malt base. It’s quite sour, but the finish is dry with a nice tannic bitterness that cuts the acidity a bit.”
Overall: “This beer is a paragon of true depth, drinkability, and craftsmanship.
The layers of complexity showcase a deft brewing hand—mineral funk, light lemon acidity, hearty but restrained grape character, and a drying tannic finish—it’s everything you could ask for.”
What the Brewers Say
“2016 SPON Mourvedre & Sangiovese is our 100% spontaneously fermented beer, refermented with Mourvedre and Sangiovese grapes. It was packaged on November 28, 2016, and is our first- ever blend.”
