Clingstone
Balance Brewing & Blending in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England 🏴
Sour / Wild Beer - Flavoured Regular|
Score
7.35
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Clingstone is a blend of two barrels filled in July & August 2021, fermented with Kveik yeast, Saision yeast, lactobacillus and brettanomyces before ageing for five months on second use damsons. This beer foregrounds the fascinating character of the damson stone alongside a refined and delicate fruit character. The aroma is full of sweet almond, rose and juicy plum with earthy funk tying it all together. A full body and moderate acidity amplify the vinous character with notes of damson jam, vanilla and marzipan. Drink now or age to see where the funk takes it!
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8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
75cl bottle @ monthly tasting, Chez Sophie, Oct 23. Cheers Mike for this! Hazed pinkish golden appearance, white head. Top drawer wild beer this.. nicely balanced fruity elements.. nicely blended.. gentle jammy moments with a measured sour edge.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Oct 2023
at 08:58
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
30th October 2023, Chez Sophie Monthly Gathering, five guys, beers and bollox. Cheers Mike for the 75cl cap and corked bottle of this. Misty golden pour, white cap. Sour Damson brew with a vinous feel to it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Oct 2023
at 07:56
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Hazy pale pink colour with lasting head. Aroma has floral notes and plum skins. Tart, fruity taste. Quite strong vanilla notes too.
Tried
on 29 Sep 2023
at 13:42
8/10
Tried
on 19 Aug 2023
at 16:36