Alternate Takes #2

Our classic Raison D’Etre aged with Syrah grape must & brett

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In the analog age of music, artists recorded take after take, experimenting with new sounds until a great record emerged. Our Alternate Takes series offers a peek into our iterative and creative R&D process, where each batch is celebrated as its own off-centered hit.

Alternate Takes #2 began with Raison D’Etre being end-fermented in a tank with a Belgian Abbey yeast. Then we transferred it to single-use red wine barrels, where we added Syrah grape must and brettanomyces. The result is a wild sour ale with a deep, dark and complex flavor.

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Specs

ABV:

10

IBU:

25

Release:

Jun - Aug

Original Release Date:

Style:

Belgian-style

Experience

Ruby red
Oak, stewed fruit, raisins, berries, earthy wild barnyard notes
Oak, winey notes of tart plums and peaches
Medium to thin body with lingering bitterness, slightly dry and warming