Avery - Brabant (2009)

No. 1, Brabant, is a luscious dark ale fermented with two strains of wild yeast (Brettanomyces) then aged for 8 months in Red Zinfandel barrels from Norman Vineyards in Paso Robles, CA. Enjoy sifting through the vast layers of complexity in this mysterious ale. 694 cases produced.

Bottled February 10th, 2009

Had this at the Memphis Taproom.

The ABV is 8.65 and the IBU rating is 25
Style - Barrel-Aged Wild Ale
Glass to use- Flute, Tulip or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color with a tan head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Sweet, oaky tannins, sour dark fruit - cherries.
Taste -  Malty, nice tart taste taste, some spices. 
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body, dry finish.
Drinkable - This bottle had aged for two years and it shows in a good way.  Seek it out though it may be very hard to find since the last batch was in 2009.

This beer pairs well with white meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating =98