98
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Saint Petersburg, FL
What Our Editors Thought
“Funky nose with cellar must and a bit of decomposing apple peel. Dry and woody in the sip, as the tannins do their work. It’s light and minimal with funk and earthy notes appropriately scaled to the overall volume.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Leathery, barnyard aroma initially. Rich in apple and barrel tannins, the layered fruit character has hints of apple pie, sherry, and caramel. A balanced finish with soft tartness, but largely a lingering barrel, vinous quality.”
What the Brewers Say
“Kingston Black, St. Edmund’s Russet, Pioneer, and Wickson crab apples fermented in oak barrels with native yeasts. Finished in the bottle.”
Review printed in: Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 10, 2022