8

Magus, hapu, puuviljane, kuiv, tsitrus, linnaseline, nisune, funky. Hea.

7

Hapu, happeline, puuviljane, tsitrus, sidrun. Ok väga sidrun

8

Lci

10

Ладно так и быть.... +0.5 за год

#ровесничек #варэнiчко

7.8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

375ml bottle, believed to be 1986. Cork split in 2 but was retrieved intact. Opened with a pop! To celebrate/commiserate the life of Ratebeer. It pours crystal clear copper with a small, bubbly white head (sediment left in bottle). The aroma is musty, gooseberry, white grape, lemon - lime, mouldy citrus, melon, damp wood, deep funk, barnyard, damp basement vibes, dunnage warehouse, discarded apple core, kitty litter, faintly medicinal and earth. The taste is firmly dry initially, oily, slick, nice puckering sourness, sherbet, lemon - lime, tart gooseberry, white currant, must, muted white wine vinegar, dull acidity, dry oak, tannin, clay, touch of leather, earth, funk, barnyard and leather with a drying finale. Medium body, limited carbonation (but not flat) and fairly oily in the mouth. A lovely slice of history. I was worried this would have had artificial sweetener vibes, but it doesn't. Very limited oxidation either. Has aged gracefully and is way more enjoyable than expected. Not just got science. The sort of beer I loved to chase in my peak RB days.