2016 says the cap. This brewery was not in operation at that time. Was it started at Birch's on the Lake, and finished, or at the very least, sold at the St. Paul brewery/taproom? Will we ever know?
Murky/hazy, deep Burgundy color, slim off-whitish head.In the nose: Tart and fruity. Deep and oaky. Inviting, lively, funky.
In the mouth: sourness grips the palate from the start. Major puckeration. Fresh fruit. Figs, dates, raisins, sour cherries. More wood character. Deep and sour and delicious. Medium bodied, and definitely drinkable and refreshing. Tasty stuff.
This is not a perfect Oud Bruin, but it's pretty danged close. And there ain't enough of these even being attempted around these parts. Good job, guys.
And thanks to Ed for bringing it to me. I don't get out to St. Paul often enough, so it's great to have a friend helping me to keep on top of what they're brewing out there.
I've been to the downtown St. Paul location before, last fall, in the company of Ed. It was too late to take home a growler. It's high time I crossed the river again and tried out more of their wares.
Barrel soured traditional Flanders brown ale aged in used red wine barrels with tart cherries for over 2.5 years.
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