Microbrasserie Le Castor Colorado American Wild Ale at 6.2% ABV (C$9.34 at Oak & Vine, 500 ml, packaged on 6-Jan-2017, acquired 26-Apr-2017, reviewed 7-Sep-2017)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale gold with two fingers of loose white head diminishing gradually to a thick persistent cap, moderate clingy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: stone fruit, lemon zest, pale malt, light barnyardy funk, hint of black pepper, floral. (8/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, low bitter, moderate funky tart. (8/10) Palate: light body, moderate carbonation, dry lightly tart and funky finish. (4/5)
Oh yeah – Le Castor nails another one. With its bone-dry finish and barnyardy funk, this definitely isn’t for everyone – but I’m not everyone. (“Thankfully!” says everyone…) On the front end, a definite but not overwhelming Brett character contributes to the body and the flavours, but there’s still some hop character at the party as well. If Wilds are your thing, you’ll enjoy this one – and maybe it’ll start to make Wilds your thing if they’re not! (16/20)
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