While traditional spontaneous beers are fermented and aged in oak, we decided to ferment and age in a clay Amphora from Italy, one of the most ancient fermentation vessels known to man. This imparts a unique dry mineralogy unlike the tannins produced from wood. The OverWorks crew then referment the beer with white currants, and bottle without filtration.

The result defies expectation. OverWorks Spontaneity is a 6.0% ABV Scottish sour leading with a refreshingly sharp vinous note from the white currants, playing into the influence of the tannins. The dry, almost sharply puckering sourness comes into play on the finish, ending on a bright acidity and long, tart aftertaste. This is a beer of balance, born of history.