Russian River Consecration

Brewer's Notes: Dark Ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from local wineries. It is aged for 4 to 8 months with black currants, brettanomyces, lactobacillus, and pediococcus added to each barrel. Rich flavors of chocolate truffle, spice, tobacco, currants, and a bit of Cabernet. Very full-bodied, sip slowly!

202202: MS provided me with a bottle of this rare gem. The craft in the brew is obvious. However, it was too vinous for my tastes. Too much cab and not enough brett.

Rating = 4.5 glasses.

Fantôme Printemps

Printemps (= Spring) is a seasonal release from Fantôme that varies from year to year.

02 Feb. 2022
From the label: "Belgian Ale brewed with spices." Printemps is a wonderful saison. It lacks some of the funk of Fantôme Saison. It is super carbonated.

Rating = 5.5 glasses