The Referend Bier Blendery Bluets (2020)

Name: The Referend Bier Blendery Bluets (2020)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 627e17a0bf25ac6f512482fb
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.14 (140 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 7.1 º

The Referend Bier Blendery

This Fruit Lambic presents a masterclass in spontaneous fermentation and local terroir. Brewed with NJ blueberry honey in the coolship and aged for thirty months in oak, the beer achieves a profound depth. The addition of fresh NJ blueberries creates a vibrant sensory profile where fermented fruit character meets the classic barnyard funk of a traditional gueuze. Aromas of sun-ripened berries and floral honey transition into a bone-dry, tart palate. The extended oak maturation provides a subtle tannic structure, balancing the sharp acidity. A final refermentation with NJ blueberry honey ensures a lively carbonation that lifts the complex layers of fruit, earth, and wood.

Appearance. Deep ruby to garnet with distinct purple highlights (SRM 18-22); clear with a slight haze; thick, mousse-like pinkish head with excellent retention and lacing.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant fermented blueberry and floral honey; complex funk including hay, leather, and horse blanket; subtle oak vanillin and a sharp, lemony lactic acidity with no hop aroma.

Taste. Initial sharp lactic tartness; deep fermented blueberry flavor followed by dry floral notes from the blueberry honey; complex funk and aged oak character; bone-dry finish with a lingering berry skin and mild oak tannin aftertaste; bitterness is undetectable.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body; high carbonation providing a sparkling, prickly sensation; notable tart, puckering acidity without harsh astringency; light alcohol warmth is well-integrated.

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