Is it beer, or is it wine? "Aged in French
oak wine barrels for twelve months with distinct characteristics of fruit and subtle oak" sounds more like a description of wine than beer. But, of course, Temptation is indeed beer. Actually, Temptation is a Blonde Ale Fermented with a special strain of yeast, then aged in French oak chardonnay barrels. Flavors of wine and oak absorb into the brew throughout twelve months of aging. During this
aging process, a secondary fermentation occurs using a yeast strain disliked by most brewers and winemakers called Brettanomyces. The "Bret" gives Temptation intriguing characteristics and a pleasant sourness. Temptation is re-fermented in the bottle to create its carbonation--a process commonly used to make fine champagne and sparkling wine. Spent yeast forms a thin layer of sediment to remain in the bottle. I purchase three bottles from my craft beer outlet for $40. I had one the day a purchase them the other two will be aged for a year or more.
The
ABV is
7.25 and the
IBU rating is
??
Style -
Sour Ale
Glass to use- Flute, Tulip, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 375ml Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a straw color and cloudy. Also has a big white head with great retention and lacing
Aroma - Tartness, followed by oak and fruits.
Taste - Upfront is a pleasant sourness followed by the wine, oak, then opens up to a green apple, and a touch of spices.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and a dry finish.
Drinkable - I like it and cannot wait until it ages for a year or two. Taste a lot like the Monk's Cafe' Sour Ale that was made for the restaurant. (You can see for review of Monk's on this blog.)
This beer pair well with cheese.
This beer gets a Duper rating of B+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A
Ratebeer Rating =100
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