Tuff Ghost is our newest saison, Røde, fermented and aged entirely
in a used merlot barrel. This is what we imagine Røde tasting like had
it of been brewed a couple hundred years ago this time of year at a
farmhouse in Belgium (oh yeah, and with futuristic American hops!). Who
needs stainless steel and temperature control? We filled the barrel
with unfermented wort, added a pound of incredibly aromatic Danish
heather honey, and then pitched our super secret yeast blend. The
resulting beer is a harmonious confluence of lush oaky vanilla notes
layered with spicy rye and bretty/black-peppery yeasty phenolics with
hints of bright american hops interwoven throughout. The finish is
long and slightly bitter, with a touch of tartness right at the tail
end. Come in and try this beer along side Røde for a truly unique
contrast.
Tuff Ghost will be available for your drinking pleasure tomorrow, Nov. 6th, just in time for our Wine vs. Beer dinner. Larry and I will be at the brewery all day/night (working and then enjoying the fruits, er… beers, of our labor at the dinner) so stop by and say hi!
-Jean