Plan Bee Farm Brewery – Barn Beer
Plan Bee Farm Brewery – Barn Beer
NY Wild Ale Aged in Oak
Brewed in: Poughkeepsie, New York
ABV: 5.5%
Bottle
Tasting on: 2/4/18
Glass: Tulip
Aroma: Moderate tart and sour overtones. Undertones of minor barnyard, minor lemon, and moderate dill. 9/10
Appearance: Yellow to gold. Hazy. Bright white head with excellent retention and fine to medium bubbles. 8.5/10
Flavor: Minor tartness and a hint of bitterness in the beginning. The middle is mostly dry with a hint of sweetness and low light-toasted malt. Minor tartness, low barnyard character, minor dill, and a hint of raspberry in the end. Mostly clean aftertaste with minor tartness and malt. 16.5/20
Mouthfeel: Light to medium body, low carbonation, no alcohol. 8/10
Overall Impression: Tartness and barnyard character that’s expected from spontaneous fermentation, with an unexpected dill character. 41.5/50
Final Score: 84% = C+