The Separation of Light and Darkness (2020 Harvest)

Burial Beer Co • Wild Ale (with Fruit)

ABV: 6.5%IBU: 10

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Asheville, NC

What Our Editors Thought

Powdery soft peach on the nose with a subtle sweaty tropical funk. The sip is clean and crisp with acid that’s present but not overwhelming, while the gentle stone fruit intermingles with lemon lactic notes backed with noticeable malt and a touch of bitterness, for a fruit experience that complements without overwhelming the beer.

What Our Panel Thought

Intense overripe peach aroma, so vibrant you can smell the fuzz. That fresh-peach note carries into the flavor, where it shines but comes across a bit more funky with leather, oak, horse-blanket undertones. The moderate acidity helps balance the sweet funk and ties things together well.

What the Brewers Say

Made with North Carolina barley and wheat before aging in a foeder. Conditioned on fresh Carolina peaches.

Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)

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Date Reviewed: November 13, 2020