Métaphore’s Peach Rust (2022) offers a sophisticated sensory journey, merging the rustic charm of a Brett Beer with the vibrant essence of two peach harvests. This blend, aged over two years in oak barrels, presents a complex marriage of spontaneous fermentation funk and lush stone fruit. Expect aromatic layers of sun-ripened peach, wet hay, and aged leather, underscored by a delicate tannic structure from the wood. On the palate, a crisp, highly attenuated body delivers flavors of bruised peach and dried apricot, finishing bone-dry with a lingering, earthy nuance that highlights the brewery’s masterful use of mixed cultures and local fruit.
Appearance.Radiant deep gold with a slight orange-copper hue; moderate haze from the use of fresh fruit. Pours with a fine-beaded white head that dissipates to a thin, persistent ring, leaving minimal lacing.
Aroma.High intensity of fresh and preserved peaches dominates the foreground. Secondary notes reveal complex Brettanomyces character—barnyard funk, damp earth, and aged leather. Subtle woody notes of seasoned oak and a faint, cracker-like malt presence provide a solid aromatic foundation.
Taste.Initial impression is of tart, succulent stone fruit, specifically fresh peach and apricot. The malt flavor is restrained, providing a light, cereal-like backdrop to the assertive fermentation profile. Bitterness is very low, allowing the funk and fruit acidity to shine. The finish is exceptionally dry and clean, with a lingering note of peach skin and old wood.
Mouthfeel.Light-medium body with a crisp, highly attenuated texture. Carbonation is moderate-high, providing a lively effervescence that scrubs the palate. A very subtle tannic astringency from the oak aging adds structure without being harsh. No noticeable alcohol warmth.
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Métaphore - Peach Rust (2022)
A blend of spontaneous and mixed fermentation beers aged in oak barrels for over two years with fres ...h local peaches from two consecutive harvests. Max 1pp.
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A blend of spontaneous and mixed fermentation beers aged in oak barrels for over two years with fresh local peaches from two consecutive harvests. Max 1pp.