Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Sample at Shelter pours a clear dark orange with some cloudy white head. Nose is fine, malt, root vegetables, some sour orange. A little mild. Some neutral oak lurking. Flavor is malt and Brett b and wood pulp. Sour finish. Hits peppery. Medium acid. Medium bodied.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed In My Youth from Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur 1 year ago
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8
Bottle from Wolcott, drunk 1/1/25.
Pinkish-crimson-raspberry. Clear. Small, light pink head.
Light and airy, carbonic and fruity with light mineral and mild acidity in the form of light grape and light Brett. Not as rich, intense, well-developed/expressed as the Gorgons but that beer is one of the best I've had in recent memory. This is still very nicely-aged without any harsh/heavy/overly dry acidity. Mild oak, bits of Gamay or, sure, labrusco-like grape playfulness linger.
Soft, wheat-and-oak-like tannin structure with good depth, high attenuation. More lively carbonation, a bit lighter, brighter, fruitier grape character without the rich salinity and deep, earthy, velvety flavors. Still no slouch and only suffering due to immediately following the Gorgons. No aggressive acidity. Gentle Brett, fruity wine grape and gentle oak with easygoing funk.
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9.5
Bottle drunk 1/1/25.
Deep violet-burgundy-crimson. Clear. Pink head.
Beautiful, almost lightly saline grape in the nose shows no aggressive acidity and is backed by a wheat-like, soft, biscuity maltiness. Light Brett, moderate funk overall, vanilla, cherry and blueberry notes with mild floral and pure, unadulterated, aged red wine on the finish.
In the mouth it's stunning: what all grape "sours" should aspire to. The grape shows low acid, nothing punchy, sharp or heavily drying, with a meaty, juicy, earthy and lightly salty flavor that is softened by oak, wheat and malt. Perfect balance with exquisite flavors and a supple texture. Dry, but not too dry. A masterpiece.
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
Bottle drunk 12/31/24.
Clear, rosy-amber-peach-golden. Small-to-medium, off-white head.
My favorite beer of a night filled with a pretty strong line up of gruits, ciders, saisons, wild ales and such. This has just enough of every element without any of it dominating. There's delicate, floral carrot with earthiness, as well. Sweet, savory squash with more earthiness, plentiful sherry character (also not-overdone) as well as mild oak. Just enough sweetness, just enough tartness with mild Brett, low lactic, no acetic and all the body and attenuation for which you could ask. Glorious! I think he's making some of the best beer on Earth, currently.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
April 2024 bottle drunk 12/31/24.
Clear, ruddy amber. Small, off-white head.
Rich sherry, honey-like base malt and both fruity Brett and Sacch give it a complex, inviting, balanced character. The sherry adds a real vintage-like element or, perhaps, an old timey feel to it that makes me think of drinking English beer in the 1800's and earlier. Brett adds just a hint of tartness.
In the mouth it's phenomenally flavorful with everything you'd want and hope for from a traditional bitter from the pre-indudstrial England. Mildly tart fruitiness, not too much, with ample base malt, tasteful toast and caramel from the medium malts, and a glorious sherry character that elevates and exemplifies. Good attenuation, not too much Brett. If this beer confuses you and/or doesn't impress the hell out of you, you need to learn the history of beer.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5
500mL bottled May 2024, drunk 12/28/24.
Clear, pale brass-apple. Small, fleeting, white head.
Good but of lactic culture with gentle, floral hop aromatics and light Brett. Lots of stone fruit rind here. Lingering biscuit. Growing juicier with warming. Nice roundness from wood aging.
Soft, supple, with ample, well-attenuated malts. Super weird Brett character with lots of strange pepper and herbage. Juicy, round, incredibly drinkable. Very mild, pleasing tartness. Lingering vegetal, floral and peppery notes with chewy, satisfying, but quite dry, malt.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Linda & Lilacs from Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5
3 Penny draught, 12/19/24. Light honey-brass. Small, white head. Lemony, basil, yarrow, all the herbs with vanilla, biscuit, bread and a zesty mixed culture. Super brightly aromatic. Juicy herb. Like pressed oils and rich wheat with peppermint, lemon, biscuit and heavy mineral. Soft, mellow, flavorful, floral, complex. Just stupid good. Mint lingering.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Fever Dreams from Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9.5
Blackback draught, 12/19/24. Clear copper. Small, white head. Beautiful herbs as we've come to expect. Bright, aromatic, complementary to the malty beer (honey, biscuit). Mild, mellow funk. Juicy, rich, herbal, intensely flavored for its size. Just another knockout. Vasilli has mastered this style and I want to drink every herbal beer he puts out.
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
On tap at Churchkey. Dark lemon tea, honeyed pour. Extra frothy, sticky head. Soft, red sangria & thin caramel nose. Served just a little chilled. Taste is astringent lemon tea, cherry/vinous sherry, leather Brett, medium high acid, gentle but constant carb, a little bit of sweet cream & dry cracker on the tail. Hit all my sour notes. Good+.