8.2

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

2015 bottle drunk 11/24/16.
Good clarity in this bright, brass-tinged golden body. Fine carbonation visible in solution. Sediment left behind in the bottle.
Based on the commercial description I was a bit worried that this was going to be an oak bomb; like huge toasted oak and butter notes. But thankfully it’s not at all, and I don’t even think it’s noticeably more oaky than the traditional dry. Definite wood and vanilla in there, with some spicy apple tannin and very low alcohol. Not intensely aromatic, or at least apple-wise, on account of the extended aging in oak, but what it loses in fresh apple character, it makes up for in a delightful Brett funk. Soft, funky, lightly juicy and spicy, with long vanilla and wood lingering.
More apple-y in the mouth, with light juiciness and lots of vanilla and spice. Brett is very lightly tart and adds hints of band aid. Good minerality with almost a touch of sulfur and then finally very soft, comforting wood tannin. Never get any toasty or buttery oak. Can really get behind that. Low but tight, spritzy carbonation and lots of Brett and juicy apple lingering. Great balance, great texture. Another killer cider from these guys. Hopefully they’re getting good support and can put out a lot more....and open a tap room!? That would be great.