comparison is the thief of joy | blend of saison fermented in puncheons | hopped w/ aged whole flower styrian golding (SL) | 5.9%
Production time | 16 months
Since the inception of Sobremesa I have been ageing whole flower hops in hessian coffee bags. This is a common practice in Belgium.
Aging hops leads to oxidation of acids and oils. In addition to their antimicrobial activity, aged hops contribute important earthy/herbal tea like flavour and aroma compounds while not contributing much of a strong bitterness.
This is the first blend that has utilised these hops and sadly the last brew using malt from House of Malt (VIC).
60% Pilsner, 30% Raw Wheat, 10% Flaked Spelt.
Extended 3-hour boil & hopped exclusively w/ aged whole flower styrian golding (SL).
Fermented in two 500L puncheons for 13 months w/ a blend of our house saison strain, pediococcus, lactobacillus & five strains of brettanomyces. This is a 50/50 blend of both those barrels.
Packaged on September 2nd 2023 and bottle/keg conditioned for 14 weeks.
Upon the first smell it is unique to any other beer we have produced.
Earthy, slightly oxidative & rustic. Lots of lemon sherbert w/ a lovely herbaceous element.
On the palate there is a complex acid that interplays perfectly with the unique bitterness.
Grapefruit & candied apricot w/ a minerality that reminds me of dry Riesling.
A beautiful bottle that we are really proud of.
Bottled by gravity | unfined | unfiltered | bottle conditioned | vegan friendly
