Feral One Batch 1
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Sour / Wild Beer Series Out of Production|
Score
7.67
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The nickname “feral” was given to us by Adam Firestone to describe our operation at the Barrelworks. It was not a compliment. David Walker, however, embraced the name, thinking it perfectly described our untamed character and as a descendent of a more domesticated nature. Since this was a rare moment where they both agreed, we quickly adopted “feral” as the name of our first offering in the bottle -a celebration of our first year as the Barrelworks. Feral One is blend of our best efforts, from hand-selected barrels, chosen by the Masterblender and Barrelmeister that have been aging in both American and French oak barrels for 18-32 months. Four different beers were blended to create this amazing concoction: Sour Opal, SLOambic, Lil Mikkel and Agrestic Ales. An earthy funky nose gives way to citrus, tropical (guava) and berry fruit notes. A hint of Oak wood, lavender, and vanilla lurk in the background. The tongue is greeted with an assertive and mouth-watering acidity, chewy tannins, and mature oak, and firm carbonation. This beer is an absolute pleasure to drink anytime
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7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft. A- Tart, brett, mild acidic fruits. A- Gold color, clear liquid, minimal head. T- Mild funk, slightly acidic. P- Light body, average texture, average carbonation, tangy finish. O- Complex yet simple on the palate. Would've liked to compare it to Batch 6 but didn't get a taste of that one. No single flavors stand out but it was a bright brew.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Oct 2021
at 01:31
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
4 oz. draft sample Copenhagen Beer Celebration, Boston, 23 September, 17. Flavor is barnyard, lacto, sour grain. Finish is well rounded funky grapefruit, oak barrel, moldy apricots, and a bit to much acidity. Funky blue cheese notes. I sort of see the appeal for this beer. Sort of.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Sep 2017
at 19:43
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
As Feral One 2014 on tap at the FW Barrelworks. Pours clear golden with small white head. Citrus, fruit, apricot, funk, vinous. Lots of wood,oak. Quite sour. Dry. Medium bodied.
Tried
from Draft
at
Firestone Walker Barrelworks
on 15 Aug 2017
at 05:54
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Sample at Kurtkeller 023: Firestone Walker-tastic 01 on 06/18/2016. Cloudy apricot color with a medium white head that diminishes gradually to a film. Stringy lacing on the glass. Aroma of citrus, oak, yeast and malt. Medium body with flavors of funky yeast, oak, peach and citrus, and doughy malt. The finish is mildly sour with a citrus and funky brett aftertaste. Good beer all around.
Tried
on 22 Jun 2016
at 13:58
8/10
Tried
on 19 May 2016
at 16:36
8/10
Tried
on 30 Sep 2015
at 18:09
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle courtesy of jredmond, thank you sir! Hazy to cloudy golden color. Aroma of tannins, citrus, vanilla. Taste is softly sour apricot, peach, pear. Very dry finish. Very tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Sep 2015
at 18:38
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle shared post Zeebra. Pours cloudy golden with a ring off white head. Aroma is nice an funky, apricot, cobwebs, tart fruits. Flavour is moderate acidic. Light medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jun 2015
at 15:54
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at 10K. Pours orange white head. Nose/taste of white wine, white grape, oak, funky acid. Medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2015
at 11:24
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle thanks to Felipe! Pours clear orange, small fizzy white head, dissipates quickly, some lacing. Aroma is very oaky, notes of Brett funk, some cherry, basement mustiness, damp leaves. Flavor has a touch of initial sweetness, drying out fast. Medium tart, puckering at first, light funkiness, notes of fruits, lemon and tons of oak. A bit earthy. Medium body, high carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Dec 2014
at 22:49