Ruby, My Dear
Good Measure Brewing Company in Northfield, Vermont, United States 🇺🇸
Farmhouse - Saison Rotating Out of Production|
Score
7.15
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When we were given over 70 lbs of "spent" hibiscus flowers from Runamok Maple we immediately set to brewing something unique with them. Grisette is one of our favorite styles of old world beer. Light in body and flavor yet elegant in its yeast esters and profile. Low in alcohol you should be able to have more than one of these without getting to tipsy. We design this beer to be as classic as possible with a large amount of wheat in the grist and with a mixed fermentation in some of our spent oak barrels. Post fermentation we racked this beer into stainless on right around 15 lbs of Hibiscus per barrel. The color on this beer is UNREAL as is the taste. Tart, Floral, Fruity and Funky.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draught at Farmhouse Grill, 3/23/18.
Great color: deep ruby-to-magenta with just a hint of haze to deepen the color and light carbonation visible. Pink-tinged, off-white head fades steadily to a ring.
Hibiscus imparts leathery, earthy, cranberry-accented notes with plentiful black pepper mixing in and a very beautiful mineral-like yeast profile. Tons of fruity acidity, yet it's not punchy or overdone. No alcohol or flaw and very aromatic, especially for its size.
In the mouth, it's snappy, crisp, tart with a "chewy", wheat-like texture and gentle acidity that balances nicely without puckering the palate. Hibiscus is quite apparent, but somehow doesn't prevent the malt/wheat or yeast profile from shining, as well. Very nice stuff and flavorful, easy drinking. Wonderfully-textured, dry and well-malted.
Great color: deep ruby-to-magenta with just a hint of haze to deepen the color and light carbonation visible. Pink-tinged, off-white head fades steadily to a ring.
Hibiscus imparts leathery, earthy, cranberry-accented notes with plentiful black pepper mixing in and a very beautiful mineral-like yeast profile. Tons of fruity acidity, yet it's not punchy or overdone. No alcohol or flaw and very aromatic, especially for its size.
In the mouth, it's snappy, crisp, tart with a "chewy", wheat-like texture and gentle acidity that balances nicely without puckering the palate. Hibiscus is quite apparent, but somehow doesn't prevent the malt/wheat or yeast profile from shining, as well. Very nice stuff and flavorful, easy drinking. Wonderfully-textured, dry and well-malted.
Tried
on 26 Jun 2018
at 22:15
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
12 oz. draft at Farmhouse Tap & Grill. Guess the color? It is a beautiful ruby / crimson in color. Aroma is very subtle, mild flowers, mild yeast, and a mineral hint. Flavor is a reflection and I like the delicate character. The finish has a light hibiscus hint.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Mar 2018
at 01:15