L'Ermitage Altenbeer

Name: L'Ermitage Altenbeer
Brand: Beer
SKU: 62c454e61603da1a6ab8d7a5
Rating: 3.63 (19 reviews)

Saison 7 º

L’Ermitage

L'Ermitage Altenbeer is a sophisticated Saison that blurs the line between farmhouse ale and fine Alsatian wine. Macerated with Gewurztraminer grapes from the Altenberg de Bergbieten Grand Cru, it exhibits an aromatic explosion of lychee, rose petals, and white peach. The foudre-aged base provides a rustic, grainy foundation enriched by subtle tannins and a bouquet of wild herbs. It balances the signature peppery yeast character of a Saison with the floral elegance of the grapes, culminating in a bone-dry, effervescent finish that highlights both the terroir of Alsace and the brewery’s masterful wood-aging program.

Appearance. Luminous deep gold to pale orange (approx 8 SRM). Displays a dense, persistent ivory head with fine Belgian lacing. Unfiltered with a slight haze, exhibiting high effervescence.

Aroma. High intensity and complex. Dominant floral and fruity notes of lychee, rosewater, and apricot from the Gewurztraminer maceration. Complementary spicy yeast esters reminiscent of white pepper and ginger. Subtle earthy botanical undertones from wild herbs, with a faint, clean oak presence and a hint of grainy malt.

Taste. Initial impression is bright and vinous. Flavors of stone fruit and tropical lychee transition into a rustic, grainy malt mid-palate. Moderate bitterness is enhanced by a peppery fermentation character and a distinct herbal, botanical complexity. The finish is exceptionally dry and crisp, with a lingering, elegant spicy-floral aftertaste and a touch of woody tannin.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a lively, effervescent carbonation. A light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present. Smooth mouthfeel with a slight, pleasant astringency from the grape skins and barrel aging.

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