96
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Hood River, OR
What Our Editors Thought
Earthy, vinous nose, with nutty notes—more like red wine than beer. The sip lowers a caramel boom, as rich cherry notes reverberate with big malt, while vanilla and nutty barrel polish it. Intense yet refined.
What Our Panel Thought
Delicate raspberry-citrus aroma, with barrel funk and crushed lemons in an old wooden pail. Flavor brings dark fruit, tart cherry, red currant, tomato—nicely balancing malty sweetness and acidity. Balsamic edge tickles the tonsils. Delicate, smooth finish.
What the Brewers Say
Barrel-aged for three years, with rich notes of raspberry, fig, and leather.
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 13, 2020