Where the Wild Things Are - Maleny (2024)

Описание

Our first proper Spon beer. Hot wort made in Doggett St was raced up to the family farm and laid down in mini koelships in various different plots, directly exposed to the elements. Allowed to cool over night, samples were collected the next morning and fermented for a few weeks in demijohns. Selecting samples that saw a good fermentation profile and had attractive aromatic attributes, they were scaled up into carbouys. A further round of culling saw a final scale for the best sample up to neutral oak. A 12 month, slow ferment allowed the full expression of the mixed culture.Subtle, bread-like, stone fruit and floral esters on the nose, provide a complex array of unique aromatics. Soft but enjoyable. Some Brett like and sour bacteria like character is also evident. A full gambit of wild flavours is apparent; from pepper, spices, tropical and farmhouse notes. A tart, zippy finish leaves the overall impression full but refreshing. Maleny never tasted so funky.