Style: Kettle or Quick Sour

ABV: 6.5

91/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 5

Woven Water Brewing Company Æther

What the brewers say

“Conditioned on plum, black currant, elderberry, and a touch of vanilla.”

What our panel thought

“Rustic berry aromas meander across the nose. Elderberry offers an earthy grounding, while strong, jammy fruit flavors are overbalanced by a rush of lactic acid. Jammy, puckering, satisfying.”

What our editors thought

“Berry smoothie meets rich cabernet in the nose; fruity top notes and earthy bass build layered, full-spectrum appeal. In the sip, rich low-key sweetness underpins the dark berries without stealing the show, developing richness without cloying.”

Review printed in: Best in Beer 2021 (December-January 2022) (View All Issues)


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