The Ale Apothecary El Cuatro With Cherries 6.22

Name: The Ale Apothecary El Cuatro With Cherries 6.22
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65161404a7bf1635c446270e
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Other Styles 10 º

The Ale Apothecary

A complex and potent Brett Beer, El Cuatro with Cherries presents a deep sensory journey merging the vinous elegance of Pinot Noir barrels with the rustic intensity of The Ale Apothecary’s wild fermentation. Ripe cherries provide a vibrant, tart fruit core, while bottle fermentation with honey lends a subtle floral depth and contributes to a remarkably dry, effervescent finish despite the high alcohol content. Expect a sophisticated interplay of earthy funk, toasted oak tannins, and dark stone fruit, characteristic of an American Wild Ale that balances strength with wild complexity and a lingering, wood-kissed acidity.

Appearance. Deep mahogany to reddish-copper (22-30 SRM) with a slight haze. Forms a moderate, tan head with fair retention; produces fine carbonation beads and slight lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity. Bold notes of tart and sweet cherries mingle with vinous Pinot Noir oak, vanilla, and toasted wood. The Brettanomyces character provides moderate funk—wet hay and leather—layered over floral honey notes and a subtle, dark malt background.

Taste. Initial tartness from the cherries leads into a complex mid-palate of dried dark fruit, red wine tannins, and earthy Brett funk. Malt flavors are muted but present as toasted bread crust. Hop bitterness is low, allowing the barrel tannins and cherry acidity to provide the primary balance. The honey fermentation ensures a bone-dry finish with a lingering cherry-skin and oak aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body, significantly lighter than the 10% ABV suggests due to Brett attenuation. High carbonation provides a lively, scrubbing texture. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present. Light tannic astringency from the oak and fruit skins.

Sensory Profile.