2005 Vintage. ABV is higher than listed on the BA database (at least according to the 750 mL bottle). The Brick Store, Decatur, GA, USA.
Dave cracked this one as part of an “informal” tasting on a Friday afternoon. Just as well, because at $40 a bottle I wasn’t crazy about springing for this!
Attractive bottle and packaging. Pour is dark burgandy/browinsh with a lack of clarity, some smallish head and zero lacing. A thin film of spotty lace is left on the surface of the beer. Some large bubbles.
Highly vinous and woody in the very funky, farmhouse nose – aged Saison type smell. Taste reflects that, but has some mild (not overpowering tartness). Drinks well below the 15.5% advertised on the label so be careful.
Apparently this is aged in wine barrels and you can definitely detect a lot of that character. Thanks Dave.