7 Ratings

DUST Blending Queen C

Name: DUST Blending Queen C
Brand: Beer
SKU: 652f23e2f957cc28a31d06b6
Rating: 3.5 (7 reviews)

This Wild Specialty Beer is a masterclass in complexity, weaving together the rustic charm of barrel-aged apple cider with the funky depth of Lambiek. The addition of Reine Claude plums introduces a succulent green fruit sweetness, while Savagnin pomace provides a sophisticated vinous structure and hints of skin-contact wine elegance. Expect a symphony of lactic tartness, farmhouse funk, and orchard fruit. On the palate, the interplay of bright acidity and wood-tannin creates a vibrant, multi-layered profile that finishes bone-dry with a lingering essence of wild fermentation and Jura-inspired white wine. The blend is exceptionally balanced, showcasing both the orchard and the vineyard.

Appearance. 6–10 SRM. Deep gold to light amber with a slight haze. Persistent, fine-beaded white head with moderate retention and light lacing.

Aroma. High intensity. Dominated by sharp lactic acidity and complex wild funk—barnyard, leather, and lemon zest. Distinctive aromas of tart apple skin and succulent green Reine Claude plums are layered over floral Savagnin grape notes and a faint oak-derived vanilla.

Taste. Initial sharp tartness balanced by a subtle wheaty malt backbone. Vibrant flavors of green apple and honeyed greengage plums transition into a vinous character from the Savagnin pomace. Hop bitterness is absent. Finishes bone-dry and crisp with a lingering, elegant funk and bright acidity.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high, champagne-like carbonation. Low alcohol warmth. Moderate acidity provides a mouth-watering sensation, accompanied by a light tannic astringency from the fruit skins and barrel aging.

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