New Glarus says: "A few times a year we cut Dan loose to brew whatever he chooses. Always
handcrafted, the bottle you hold is brewed for the adventurous soul.
This is a very limited edition and we make no promises to ever brew this
style again.
A complex and intriguing original. The mystery began with wild yeast spontaneously fermenting a rich treasure of malted barley and cherries. Unlined Oak casks breathe deep vanilla hues and chords of smoke into this sour brown ale. Our Master Brewer has forged a smooth garnet tapestry that defies description. Wander off the beaten path."
That just about does it, no? This sour brown ale is 5.5% ABV and was sent by a friend.
Appearance: This is a densely carbonated, clear, garnet-red beer that initially pours off about 1 finger in head. The head then recedes to about the level you see in the photo and eventually down to nothing.
Smell: So complex! Sour notes of apple, cider vinegar, raspberry, cranberry, oak, and vanilla.
Taste: Wow -- this is complex, like the nose, incredibly well balanced, and has subtle flavors that play with each other on the palate. I get cherry, oak, a bit of sweetness, some spice -- it's overall reminiscent of tart cherry pie.
Mouthfeel: I usually think of sours as being very light bodied and heavily carbonated. Despite looking that way, Enigma drinks creamy, super smooth and dense, and the carbonation actually feels very light. This is a nice surprise. Generally I like the lighter body in a sour, but drinking this in the winter made me appreciate the denser character as it added perceived weight and warmth.
Overall: This was a stellar beer and I'm sorry I didn't get more of it! I couldn't believe the complexity of scents and flavors, and everything melded really well together. I don't have a lot more to say -- this was incredible and if they ever do make this again, I want a case of it.
5/5
A complex and intriguing original. The mystery began with wild yeast spontaneously fermenting a rich treasure of malted barley and cherries. Unlined Oak casks breathe deep vanilla hues and chords of smoke into this sour brown ale. Our Master Brewer has forged a smooth garnet tapestry that defies description. Wander off the beaten path."
That just about does it, no? This sour brown ale is 5.5% ABV and was sent by a friend.
Appearance: This is a densely carbonated, clear, garnet-red beer that initially pours off about 1 finger in head. The head then recedes to about the level you see in the photo and eventually down to nothing.
Smell: So complex! Sour notes of apple, cider vinegar, raspberry, cranberry, oak, and vanilla.
Taste: Wow -- this is complex, like the nose, incredibly well balanced, and has subtle flavors that play with each other on the palate. I get cherry, oak, a bit of sweetness, some spice -- it's overall reminiscent of tart cherry pie.
Mouthfeel: I usually think of sours as being very light bodied and heavily carbonated. Despite looking that way, Enigma drinks creamy, super smooth and dense, and the carbonation actually feels very light. This is a nice surprise. Generally I like the lighter body in a sour, but drinking this in the winter made me appreciate the denser character as it added perceived weight and warmth.
Overall: This was a stellar beer and I'm sorry I didn't get more of it! I couldn't believe the complexity of scents and flavors, and everything melded really well together. I don't have a lot more to say -- this was incredible and if they ever do make this again, I want a case of it.
5/5
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