The Big Friendly Oblique & Bent

Begins with combination of white grapes and citrus zest, pineapple & orange. Aroma is vinous and white winelike, kind of a rich chardonnay with tons of barrel presence. Acidity has a lime character which cuts through that oaky richness; supported well by meringue fluff notes, which add levity. The wine character is the most interesting part of the sip, which opens with sweet pastry dough and then quickly dives into sauvignon blanc and white grape seeds. The swallow has a burpy funk to it that seems partially barrel-related but isn't entirely welcome. Surprisingly rich malt flavors, earthy hops, more citrus. Sweet at the finish. Acidity really seems to stand in for carbonation in terms of cleaning up the sip.

“Sweet, plump, jammy raspberry notes are assertive, almost veering into ripe tomato. Flavor is quite sweet and jammy; a light tartness isn’t enough to balance it. Finishes slightly dry.”

“Dank aroma, but avoids going overly so. Beneath that, peach and candied orange. Medium-intensity citrus hops in the flavor. A moderate level of hop burn to the bitterness. The star is the fluffy and light mouthfeel. Long and citrusy aftertaste.”