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FV 13

Sour Ale Aged in French Oak Foudre

FV13 originates as a Belgian-style golden ale. After fermentation in stainless steel with our house yeast, it is transferred to a 2,700 gallon French oak foudre where it is aged for four years on a blend of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Many of our wild beers are finished with a pure culture of a specific organism. However, with FV13 a portion of the previous batch is used to inoculate the beer, so each time we create FV13 it displays unique characteristics. This year’s beer features an aroma with notes of graham cracker, lime zest, and oak. The flavor blends sweet and tart with notes of dried apricot and green apple.

8.8% ABV

KEY DETAILS

Grains: Allagash 2-Row Malted Barley Blend, Local Pale Malt

Hops: Tettnang and Hallertau

Spices/Other: White Cane Sugar

Yeast: Wild

Total Fermentation and Conditioning Time: ~Four years

Serving Temp: 40-50°F

Ideal Within: Four Years

Packages

375 mL bottle
Draft

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