8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

500mL bottle from Portland, drunk 11/16/25, as pictured.
Big dark fruits and lots of cherry-like character with vanilla and oak and definitely some acetic character, though it isn't obnoxious or dominant. Still smells fairly "fresh" and vibrant. No oxidation in the nose; doesn't even smell tired.
Acid up front is piquant and tart, but the oak tannin, vanilla notes and still-present maltiness all soak it up and it relaxes, finishing fruity, mildly tart at best, and reasonably malty. Nice that the body has held up here. There's also no oxidation and the carbonation is fine and tight. Very fruity. Has elements of fruity, sour amber BdG's and also oud bruins. The carbonation, lively cherry character and malt depth all are standouts and serve to make this a very enjoyable experience six years on.