Sawback Brewing Co. Barrel Aged Series No. 1 – American Wild Ale at 7% ABV | 70 IBU (C$16.75 at Collective, 650 ml, packaged on 1-Aug-2020, acquired 5-Nov-2020, reviewed 13-Nov-2020)
Appearance: clear amber brown with one fat finger of pillowy beige head, excellent retention and moderate chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: coffee grounds, barnyardy funk, floral, ash, oak. (5/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter, moderate funk. (6/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry finish. (3/5)
I wanted to like this, but, well, I didn’t. Not really. Coffee can be a risky adjunct in any case, and in this case the addition of Brett emphasizes the over-extracted, coffee grounds in the trash can character. Other flavours are a long way in the background and don’t really contribute much to the overall experience. (12/20)
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