Bottle. Etre. Light haze on a coppery plum colour. Fine and dense, off white head. Nose is very vinous and woody. Some cola notes. Some vanilla. Taste sets off sweet, turning dry and lightly acidic. Smooth mouthfeel. Soft carbonation. Pretty dry and lightly acidic. Finishes in a similar vein.

BO 08/10/2019, BB 08/10/2021, 330ml bottle bought at the La Cave à Bières d'Etre Gourmet; Barrel aged Flemish Ale

APPEARANCE: deep amber color with ruby and chestnut like hues, mild chill haze under the light; beige fairly lasting head, beautiful lacing

AROMA: spot on Flanders Red on the nose; smooth sweet balsamic vinegar mixed with stewed apples and caramelized brown sugar, mild caramel, sugared plain yogurt underneath, bread crumbs, notes of fresh bread dough, mild red wine tartness on the edges, no vinegar sharpness, light barrel dryness (low notes of wood), subtle red fruit and berries here and there, subtle funk but very minimal

FLAVOR: moderate carbonation, fluffy bubbles but also light creamy texture, medium light body, fairly tannic and drying mouthfeel with soft tartness; light sweetness of brown sugar and syrup at the beginning cut by light balsamic vinegar, no obvious acidic harshness, lactic & yoghurt notes at the backend; a lot of tannic bitterness and dryness from the barrels, very subtle impressions of solvent, no funk dirtiness on the palate; less fruit forward as suggested on the nose - I got notes of tart apples and sugared lemon; with sediment slightly sweeter and fuller on the palate

OVERALL: nicely drinkable with all boxes checked, harmonious with more tannic structure as more traditional Flanders Red beers, no sharpness despite noticeable balsamic character

Clear amber brown, stable frothy off-white head, good retention, light lacing. Sour aroma, sour cherries, vinegar, wood, fortified wine. Relatively mild sweet and sour taste, red fruit, wood, brett. Medium body, watery texture, soft carbonation, lingering mild sweet and sour aftertaste, bitter notes, wood presence till the end, excellent.