What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Tart apple sourness with underlying dark malt, dried fruit (cherry and black currant) notes, dark unsweetened chocolate, and a pleasant woodsy character. Perfect for a Flanders reddish/brownish old ale.”
Flavor: “The malt complexity has dried cherries, prunes, black currants, chocolate, and tobacco but comes across relatively dry on the finish. This is balanced by a pleasant underlying sourness that adds to the fruity character. The woodsy character adds nice astringency on the finish and adds to the perception of dryness.”
Overall: “A fantastic example of a complex, dark, sour beer with wild- fermentation character. Great balance throughout. Subtle complexity from the initial sniff through the lingering swallow that gets better as it warms. Expertly crafted Oud Bruin–style beer.”
What the Brewers Say
“Aroma of dark malts and black cherry complement the notes of dark fruit in the flavor. A blend of Brettanomyces with Lactobacillus and other sour cultures contributes the characteristic sour-flavor profile of this style.”
