What Our Editors Thought
“Light red-fruit notes in the aroma—plum skin, red-wine grape—with a bright and dynamic energy that contrasts with the bit of aged balsamic and barrel cellar must. Beautiful red fruit in the flavor, light and sparkling with significant lactic acidity shaped artfully by judicious acetic tones. The malt and fermentation support the fruit impression with well-placed esters and a body that supports the acidity but remains lively. Easier to drink than it has any right to be. Buoyant and bubbly.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Crystal-clear reddish-copper with minimal white foam. Classic Flanders red aroma of black cherries, fruit leather, and currants. Medium-bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency with a light acidity. The sip is something special—jammy, with wonderful mixed-berry, dark cherry, and currant notes. Slight sourness balances with the dry finish.”
What the Brewers Say
“A Belgian-inspired sour ale. Aged three years in red-wine barrels. Flavors, range from vinous aromas to rich fruity notes of blackberries, plums, and red fruits, all balanced by a bright acidity and a subtle hint of dark malts. Features a light body, high attenuation, and excellent carbonation. WBC 2025 gold medal.”