Breakside Brewery Bellwether
What the brewers say
“Stainless-soured wheat beer aged in gin barrels with Thai lime leaves. Inspired by gimlets and rickeys.”
What our panel thought
“Brilliant straw gold with a foamy white head. Layered aroma of candied orange peel, herbal tea, juniper, and fortified white wine supported by grainy and spicy notes. Tasting, a wave of orange, both fruit and pith, jasmine, white tea, white pepper, and the lightest touch of pineapple tang at the end. Mouthfeel is spot-on; residual sugars allow the beer to do its magic, but it’s not sweet. Alcohol adds to the experience. The aftertaste is herbal and gin-like, with a dry and warming finish and an almost pithy citrus aftertaste. A very interesting drinking experience that is like bow-tie cocktail meets solid beer.”
What our editors thought
“Tight gin botanicals in the nose with light berry and crisp citrus. Bitter but fresh sip, woody and herbal initially softened by sweeter citrus as the bitterness fades.”
