Oak-aged Noble Rot

Grape Ale - Other

Noble Rot is the head-on collision of the beer world and the wine world ... and now we've aged it on oak ... for a whole year! This saison-esque science project gets complexity and fermentable sugars from the addition of two unique white wine grapes, sourced with our friends at Alexandria Nicole Cellars in Prosser, Washington. The first addition is the must of viognier grapes that have been infected with a benevolent fungus called botrytis. This 'noble rot' reduces the water content in the grapes while magnifying their sweetness and complexity. The second is a pinot gris intensified by a process called 'dropping fruit,' where large clusters of grapes are clipped to amplify the quality and distinction of those left behind. We then aged Noble Rot in one of our oak tanks for an entire year, making for a hazy ale that has a spicy white wine body and a dry, tart finish.

ABV

9.0

Rating

3.88664

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keith

itsalotofoak

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Greg

Just ok

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REM

Basement beer.

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Elizabeth C

Sweet aroma that reminds me of liquor

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Sean M.

Dated 12/17/15. Held up.

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Brad Ebert

Been sitting on one of these for some years now. Spicy and effervescent. A little tart with a sweet white wine and apple aroma that carries into the flavors. Bigger mouthfeel than expected but also maybe more sweet than I expected

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Arthur Vandelay

Did just fine with age. 6years to be exact

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Bob Connelly

Fruity effervescence with a tangy standard ale finish. Differently Noble, somewhere.

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J Brendan R.

Excellent. Just wish it had a bit more carbonation.

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Nick Raia

Time has been kiiiiiind to this old gal. Really smoothed out the booziness at almost 5 years old. Drinks very much like a dry(ish) white wine.

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Andrew L.

Oak aged and brewed with grape must. Not my favorite but really interesting. Almost like cider.

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D Clutch

Solid

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