Side Project Brewing Fuzzy Blend #2
What the brewers say
“Our Missouri wild ale that was fermented and aged in our French oak foeder before being racked onto white peaches from southeast Missouri and aged more before being naturally bottle conditioned.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “A mix of peach esters and sweetness, with a slight acetic and funky Brett character. Leathery horse blanket notes blend well with the aromas, and it’s sour, funky, and generally kind of stinky. Earthy, fruity, peachy, with estery notes of floral, pineapple, and strawberry.”
Flavor: “The peach is fruity and big, with notes of cherry and pineapple, and obviously strong esters to support. Everything is nicely balanced. Wet hay, Brett funk, and a dry acidity carry the fruit all the way through the tasting experience.”
Overall: “The fruit hangs in there all the way from sip to finish. So much complexity between the flavors of the fruit and the sourness and the funk. The beer tastes as if it’s been treated well over time, leading to a well-done, mature fruited sour.”
