Pastore Brewing and Blending Desert Blend #2

Name: Pastore Brewing and Blending Desert Blend #2
Brand: Beer
SKU: 66e849f21603da8a26d753f2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.28 (30 reviews)

Other Styles 7 º 15 IBU

Pastore Brewing and Blending
Superstition Meadery

This Brett Beer, a collaboration with Superstition Meadery, is a vibrant blend of barrel-aged wild ales that highlights the desert’s bounty. The addition of prickly pears lends a striking magenta hue and a flavor profile reminiscent of sweet melon and ripe stone fruit. Local honey contributes a sophisticated floral perfume, though the Brettanomyces ensures the finish remains bone-dry with characteristic notes of rustic hay and earthy funk. Nuanced oak tannins from the barrel aging provide structural depth, while high carbonation lifts the delicate fruit and honey notes, resulting in a complex, refreshing, and wild sensory experience.

Appearance. Striking deep pink to magenta color with a moderate, fine-beaded light pink head. Clarity ranges from slight haze to clear, showing fair head retention and delicate lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity featuring earthy Brettanomyces funk, specifically wet hay and dusty cellar, balanced by the floral perfume of local honey. The prickly pear adds a tropical fruitiness akin to watermelon, supported by subtle toasted oak and vanilla from barrel aging.

Taste. Initial impression is bright and fruity with a snappy dryness. Prickly pear provides a delicate, sweet fruit flavor while the honey manifests as floral complexity rather than sugar. Low bitterness allows the funk and light organic acidity to lead, finishing crisp and lingering with a touch of tannic oak.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a highly attenuated, dry finish. Carbonation is moderate to high, providing a prickly sensation on the tongue. Alcohol warmth is light and well-integrated; no astringency is present.

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