Alesong Brewing & Blending Moondance
What the brewers say
“Aged in gin barrels with cucumber, lemon zest, butterfly pea flower.”
What our panel thought
“Wild nose of juniper, lime, cucumber, ginger root, oak, black pepper. The gin-like botanicals, earthy spice, and fermentation-derived funk sound weird, but work. The lime brings a liveliness, the cucumber grounds it.”
What our editors thought
“Fresh blend of cucumber, citrus zest, juniper berry in the nose feels alive yet rooted. Pointed acidity in the sip takes a heady lemon-herbal turn, but the gin botanicals and juniper offer instant lift.”