Canned 3/19/26, drunk 4/21/26.
Rich but not too sweet toffee mixing with a fresh, fruity yeast full of mineral and fresh plaster-like notes. Styrian Goldings give their typical lilac-like character to gently balance. Bit of funk from the hop, too. Hint of toasted character on the end. Bright and aromatic throughout.
Toasted malt base adds toffee immediately and there's a touch of roasted character further down, but the immensely soft base malts easily balance it and a good charge of bittering hop finishes the picture nicely. Just a beautifully malty, clean, polished, incredibly flavorful beer putting most beers 2 and 3% abv higher than it to shame. The goldings add their rich spice and herbal character. Lingering malt and bitter hop. Beautiful. Can't get enough Wild East.