Cascade Brewing Figaro Ale (2014) – American Wild Ale at 9.1% ABV (C$32.03 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 18-Aug-2016, reviewed 12-Jun-2020)
Appearance: clear pale amber with a short, short-lived loose white head, minimal spotty lacing. (3/5) Aroma: vinous white grape must, figs, oak, raisins & dark fruits. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate tart, low bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium body, lively carbonation, off-dry tart finish. (4/5)
Well, the house is sold (theoretically) so I guess it’s time to start drinking down the cellar. This one has been patiently waiting for four years, and though I can’t say for certain that it’s improved in that time, it certainly doesn’t seem like it’s been harmed by it. Not a lot of fig presence, so maybe the extended cellaring has allowed the oaky white wine notes to dominate a bit more than when it was fresh, but there’s still nice complexity present. (17/20)
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