The Veil Brewing Co. VAST: Two

Name: The Veil Brewing Co. VAST: Two
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6960e7701603dac66e42ab85
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.23 (714 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 7.7 º

The Veil Brewing Co.

VAST: Two presents as a decadent and complex Fruit Lambic, showcasing the intense interplay of over a pound per liter of whole blackberries and blueberries. This wild ale spent over a year in red wine barrels, imparting a sophisticated vinous structure and subtle oak tannins that ground the vibrant, jammy fruit character. Deeply purple-hued and aromatic, the sensory experience is defined by concentrated forest fruits, earthy Brettanomyces funk, and a sharp, refreshing lactic acidity. Hints of dark fruit skins and toasted wood from the long aging process mingle with a dry, puckering finish, creating a bold, multilayered expression of contemporary mixed fermentation.

Appearance. Deep, opaque purple-violet hue with a vibrant magenta, mousse-like head that shows moderate persistence. Slight haze is present due to the significant whole fruit addition.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant notes of macerated blackberries and jammy blueberries. Complex wild character follows with hay, leather, and dusty cellar funk. The red wine barrel contributes vinous aromas of dark grape skins and a touch of oak wood.

Taste. Sharply tart and acidic with an immediate burst of juicy blackberries and earthy blueberries. Underlying flavors of aged lambic provide sourdough and barnyard complexity. The red wine barrel aging adds a dry, tannic structure and vinous depth. Finishes very dry and acidic with lingering notes of berry skins and a clean, puckering tartness. Hop bitterness is not perceived.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a slight jammy viscosity from the high fruit concentration. Moderate carbonation provides a lively scrub on the tongue. Noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth and a light tannic astringency from the fruit skins and oak.

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