Persephone Brewing Company Born in a Barn Brett IPA – American IPA at 5.7% ABV (C$6.03 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 3-Sep-2020, reviewed 8-Sep-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy brown-tinged pale gold with two fingers of rocky white head, good retention and spotty soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: wet hay funk, white grape must, brown apple. (5/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light funky tart. (5/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate-lively carbonation, off-dry medium duration funky finish. (3/5)
It’s a bit tricky to be certain here, since Brettanomyces is in itself a common infection for beer and in that context can easily give rise to undesirable characteristics, but I think this batch is damaged – if for no other reason than its brownish tea coloration. I’m all in favour of funk, and there are some suggestively intriguing vinous notes here, but ultimately this is unbalanced. Accuse me of being unsophisticated if you like, but I’ve tried some of the greatest wild beers around, and I think this one got away from them. I sink poured most of it. (11/20)
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