Bofkont Kutfruit (2023)

Name: Bofkont Kutfruit (2023)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 668e3eaf1603dab682a02ced
Rating: 4.18 (335 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 6 º

Bofkont

This complex Fruit Lambic showcases a masterfully blended base of one, two, and three-year-old lambic, creating a foundation of deep, barnyard funk and sharp acidity. The addition of mirabelle de Nancy from France introduces a sophisticated layer of fermented stone fruit, evoking notes of golden plum, honeyed apricot, and a floral sweetness that persists despite the beer's bone-dry finish. Aromas of aged leather and wet hay from the wild fermentation dance alongside the delicate, perfumed character of the French plums. It is an effervescent and lively expression of traditional Belgian craftsmanship, where the fruit and funk achieve a harmonious, puckering elegance.

Appearance. Deep gold to amber-orange (6–10 SRM); displays a thick, rocky white head with excellent retention and persistent lacing; clarity is mostly clear with a faint, crystalline haze common in aged blends.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of fermented mirabelle de Nancy plums, skin tannins, and dried apricots. The funky lambic base provides complex layers of horse blanket, goat cheese, earthy leather, and dusty attic. Lactic acidity is sharp and bright, with virtually no hop aroma and very low wheaty malt presence.

Taste. Initial impression is sharply acidic and tart. Flavors of sour plum and lemon zest are followed by complex Brettanomyces funk, including hay and aged wood. The mirabelle de Nancy provides a subtle floral note and a hint of stone fruit pit bitterness. No hop flavor or bitterness (0–5 IBU context); finish is bone-dry, crisp, and extremely refreshing with a lingering, puckering fruit skin aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a crisp, champagne-like effervescence from high carbonation. Noticeable lactic tartness provides a sharp, puckering sensation without being overly astringent. Alcohol warmth is very low and well-integrated.

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