Style: Saison/Farmhouse (Mixed Culture w/ Fruit)

ABV: 6.7 IBU: 12.0

89/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 16
Mouthfeel: 5

Kros Strain Brewing Company Red Wine Barrel Mixed Fermentation w/ Cabernet Sauvignon Must

What the brewers say

“Aged first in petite syrah barrels, then in cabernet sauvignon barrels with cabernet sauvignon juice.”

What our panel thought

“Cherries, lactic acid, dark fruits, red grapes, and oak nose. SweeTarts in a glass: tart and mouth-puckering. Red grapes create a vibrant red hue and lend some sweetness to this intensely sour beer.”

What our editors thought

“Broad red wine–grape nose, rich and enveloping. Strong wine-grape character in the sip, with hints of citrus acidity that suggest a hearty sangria.”

Review printed in: Best in Beer 2023 (View All Issues)


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