Aroma is of grainy malt and aroma is typical of wild fermentation. I don’t know if it is a wild fermentation, but I get a light, yet unmistakable aroma of brettanomyces. Some faint hop aroma. Very effervescent. Aroma is just like a weak geuze. I love the aroma. There is some fruitiness to it, similar to ripe pears. Good stuff.
It is not crystal clear as I expected but slightly hazy. The color is light gold and head is loose, yet long lasting. It pours just like a champagne, but the head retains a lot longer.
The beer is sweet on palate but dry in the finish. It is slightly tart, with some light fruit flavors, again it is very pear-like. The alcohol is evident as well as the brett. Overall the flavor is very light, with some sweet grainy malt and very little hop presence. The bitterness is just high enough to balance the beer and pretty much undetectable. Yet without it, you know this beer would have a sweeter presence in the middle. For such a light aroma the flavor is quite a bit more complex. Aside from the main stage of the grain and brett, there is some underlying spiciness to the beer that keeps things interesting. This beer is exactly what I pictured when I read about it. Not a disappointment at all. If you are a fan of brett beers, this one is for you.
Overall, a great beer. It’s not something I would purchase often, but for special occasions this is a beer lovers champagne alternative. You get the champagne experience and appeal with all the Belgian or Wild beer lovers indulgences. Plus this beer gets bonus points for creativity.