november, 2019
Event Details
Opulence With each step of the brewing process our goal was to saturate Opulence with rich dark fruit flavors. We began with a base of toasted and caramelized European malts to
Event Details
Opulence
With each step of the brewing process our goal was to saturate Opulence with rich dark fruit flavors. We began with a base of toasted and caramelized European malts to deliver fig and plum. Fermentation with a red wine strain enhanced the jamminess of the early dose of dried sour cherries. Aging in Bourbon and Pinot Noir barrels creates oaky depth. A final infusion of fresh local sour cherries from Baugher’s Orchard (Westminster, MD) instills a bright cherry pie aroma.
In the glass, vanilla and coconut aromatics derived from the charred American oak are a unique accompaniment to the cherry and almond from the fruit. Firm acidity and fresh leather aromatics from the prolonged mixed-fermentation provide balance.
Cheers,
Mike & Scott
Brewed: 10/10/18 – Bottled: 9/12/19 – Cellar: 3 years
ABV: 7.8% – Final pH: 3.34
Bottle Count: 960
Date
November 16, 2019
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm