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Selfmade Brewery Kaiju
Kaiju is a formidable Imperial Wild Specialty Beer that captures the essence of a spiced apple pie within a potent 10% ABV frame. It opens with an intense aromatic profile of tart apples layered with a pungent spice blend of cinnamon, clove, star anise, and nutmeg. The palate is defined by a bold, puckering acidity that highlights the crisp fruit character, while a rich, pastry-like malt backbone provides necessary weight. The high alcohol content is well-integrated, providing a warming finish that carries lingering notes of baking spices and a subtle, wild fermentation funk, making for a complex, dessert-inspired sensory experience.
Appearance. Deep gold to amber in color (10–14 SRM). Pours with a thin, ivory head that exhibits poor retention, typical of high-acid and high-alcohol beers, leaving minimal lacing. Clarity is slightly hazy.
Aroma. High intensity; immediate notes of stewed apples and sharp lactic acidity. A complex spice bouquet follows, dominated by warm cinnamon and pungent clove, with distinct accents of licorice-like anise and earthy nutmeg. Subtle notes of sourdough and a faint leathery funk from the wild fermentation provide depth.
Taste. Bold initial impression of tart apple juice and sharp acidity. The mid-palate transitions into a rich medley of apple pie spices—cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg—supported by a bready, graham-cracker malt flavor. Hop bitterness is low, allowing the acidity and spices to lead. The finish is long and warming, with a lingering anise spice and a clean, puckering dryness.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, slightly viscous texture. Moderate carbonation provides a gentle lift to the acidity. Notable alcohol warmth is present but remains pleasant. Low astringency despite the heavy spice load.
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