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Burdock Brewery Cabo
Other Styles 7.9 º
Cabo is an evocative Brett Beer that bridges the gap between wild ale and fine wine. Resting on destemmed Cabernet Franc skins before being blended with Cabernet Franc wine, it displays a sophisticated interplay of bright fruit and rustic complexity. The sensory profile is defined by vibrant notes of wild raspberries, dark cherries, and a touch of black pepper, all underpinned by the signature earthy funk of Brettanomyces. Barrel aging lends a soft structure and subtle vanillin, while the high attenuation ensures a bone-dry, refreshing finish. It is a masterful expression of Burdock’s prowess with vinous hybrids, offering a crisp, effervescent, and deeply aromatic experience.
Appearance. Deep garnet with ruby highlights (15-22 SRM); mousse-like, pink-tinted head with moderate retention and light lacing; clear with a slight vinous haze.
Aroma. High intensity featuring a complex blend of wild raspberries, black cherries, and floral violets from the Cabernet Franc. Pronounced Brettanomyces character contributes notes of wet hay and a rustic, earthy funk. Subtle toasted oak and a hint of cracked black pepper emerge from the barrel-aging and grape skins.
Taste. Initial palate of bright red currants and dark plum, transitioning into a more complex earthy funk. Malt presence is very low, providing a neutral backdrop for the vinous Cabernet Franc influence. Bitterness is low (approx. 10-15 IBU), with the majority of the structure provided by grape skin tannins. The finish is bone-dry and crisp with a lingering peppery, oaky aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high carbonation that creates a spritzy, champagne-like mouthfeel. Noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth. A light, pleasant tannic astringency from the grape skins adds structural depth.
Sensory Profile.
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Burdock - Cabo - 7.9% Cabernet Franc BA Wile Ale - 375ml Bottle
7.9% Cab Franc BA Wile Ale 375ml Bottle Barrel Aged Wild Ale // 7.9% Abv // 375ml "Barrel-aged be ...er rested on destemmed Cab Franc skins, blended with 5% Cab Franc at bottling. Drink now or cellar in a cool dark place."
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Burdock - Cabo - 7.9% Cabernet Franc BA Wile Ale - 375ml Bottle - The Triangle 
£12.99
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7.9% Cab Franc BA Wile Ale
375ml Bottle
Barrel Aged Wild Ale // 7.9% Abv // 375ml
"Barrel-aged beer rested on destemmed Cab Franc skins, blended with 5% Cab Franc at bottling. Drink now or cellar in a cool dark place."
375ml Bottle
Barrel Aged Wild Ale // 7.9% Abv // 375ml
"Barrel-aged beer rested on destemmed Cab Franc skins, blended with 5% Cab Franc at bottling. Drink now or cellar in a cool dark place."
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