Firestone Walker Brewing Company Agrestic Batch #3 (2016)

Name: Firestone Walker Brewing Company Agrestic Batch #3 (2016)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6812006a1603da943b09dbe1
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Rating: 4.11 (3205 reviews)

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Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Agrestic Batch #3 is a sophisticated Brett Beer that evolves from a British Pale Ale base into a complex wild ale. Matured for up to 24 months in a blend of French and American Oak, it leads with an aromatic swirl of toasted oak and bright lemon pith. The proprietary microflora imparts a nuanced funk that harmonizes with sensory cues of vanilla, coconut, and Earl Grey tea. On the palate, a crisp, mouth-watering acidity defines the structure, balanced by spicy notes and chewy wood tannins. The result is a synergistic, dry profile that highlights the elegant interplay between wild fermentation and barrel aging.

Appearance. Deep amber to copper hue with a slight haze; pours with a fine-textured, off-white head that shows moderate retention and light lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity; distinctive toasted oak and lemon pith are complemented by layers of vanilla and coconut. Subtle Earl Grey tea and earthy spice notes emerge, backed by a light, leathery funk and a faint, toasted malt backbone.

Taste. Initial tart lemon and stone fruit flavors give way to a complex mid-palate of vanilla and herbal tea. The fermentation character is dry and highly attenuated, featuring a pleasant, integrated acidity. Malt is secondary, offering low toasted notes. It finishes very crisp with lingering oak tannins and a touch of peppery spice.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a lean, highly attenuated texture. Carbonation is moderate-high, providing a prickly sensation that enhances the acidity. Noticeable but smooth tannic astringency from the oak; alcohol warmth is subtle and well-integrated.

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