750mL 2018 bottle drunk 4/4/26.
Smells even and well-aged, without any significant oxidation. Tart acidity from lacto and deep cherry pie-like Brett. Like the Frampaars I just had, maybe there's a touch of acetic? Hard to say definitively. Mild funk and moderate oak with excellent malt/wheat character and light vanilla on the finish. Good aromatic clarity and strength.
Lightly tart up front with noticeable oak, but it's soft and rounded with easygoing tannin and just a touch of toast. Vanilla character from the barrel, as well as malt and wheat creates a sumptuous texture and there's no big acidity here at all. Just an easygoing tartness that balances gently. Super mellow, flavorful, polished. Very gueuze-like, albeit no big funk. That seems to be FFG's only missing piece; but that seems to only come with decades of brewing, cooperage, culture, etc...can't just create a Cantillon with the snap of your fingers. Anyways, this is obviously blended to perfection and made with a lot of care. Nice to get to try these guys, even if I'm rather late to the party (party's over).