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The Rare Barrel Illusions of Forever (2022)
Fruit Lambic 7 º
This vibrant Wild Specialty Beer captures the essence of a California summer through a meticulous blend of four oak-aged golden sours. A massive addition of red plums transforms the base, weaving juicy stone fruit richness through a complex tapestry of funky fermentation notes. On the palate, the assertive acidity is softened by the barrel's influence, revealing nuanced layers of pear, hay, and tart apples. The red plums provide a deep, vinous character that complements the dry, oak-forward finish. It is a masterful display of balance, where the fruit's natural sweetness is fully fermented, leaving behind a crisp, refreshing, and profoundly fruity sensory experience.
Appearance. Deep gold with a brilliant ruby-pink tint from the red plums (SRM 8-12); moderate white to light-pink head with fair to low retention due to high acidity; excellent clarity.
Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of ripe red plums and jammy stone fruit; complex wild character featuring barnyard funk, hay, and a sharp lactic tartness; secondary notes of pear, green apple, and a touch of toasted oak.
Taste. Initial impression is sharply tart and acidic; vibrant flavors of juicy red plum skins and tart apples dominate. The mid-palate reveals the golden sour base with pear and rustic hay notes. Very low hop bitterness; structure is provided by fruit tannins and oak. The finish is bone dry, clean, and lingering with a persistent plum fruitiness.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body; high carbonation providing a prickly, effervescent sensation; noticeable acidity causes a refreshing pucker; very light tannic astringency from oak and plum skins; minimal alcohol warmth.
Sensory Profile.
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Beer Republic
The Rare Barrel Illusions of Forever
Golden Sour Beer Aged in Oak Barrrels with Red Plum Packed with thousands of pounds of red plums, Il ...aged golden sour beers exhibit flavors reminiscent of pear, hay, and tart apples, creating a perfect canvas for the juic ...
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The Rare Barrel Illusions of Forever - Beer Republic 
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Golden Sour Beer Aged in Oak Barrrels with Red Plum Packed with thousands of pounds of red plums, Illusions of Forever is a never ending roller coaster of flavor. A blend of four different oak barrel aged golden sour beers exhibit flavors reminiscent of pear, hay, and tart apples, creating a perfect canvas for the juic
Muted Horn
The Rare Barrel - Illusions of Forever 2022
A golden sour ale aged in oak barrels with thousands of pounds of red plums, it's a neverending roll ... reminiscent of pear, hay, and tart apples, creating a perfect canvas for the juicy red plums to shine. ...
17,50 €
The Rare Barrel - Illusions of Forever 2022 - Muted Horn 
17,50 €
Muted Horn products
A golden sour ale aged in oak barrels with thousands of pounds of red plums, it's a neverending roller coaster of flavour.
A blend of four different oak barrel-aged golden sour beers exhibit flavours reminiscent of pear, hay, and tart apples, creating a perfect canvas for the juicy red plums to shine.
A blend of four different oak barrel-aged golden sour beers exhibit flavours reminiscent of pear, hay, and tart apples, creating a perfect canvas for the juicy red plums to shine.
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