Saintbenjamin Brewing De Cave

LOC: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ABV: 7% | IBUS: N/A | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“This bière de garde spent 9 months aging in oak barrels. Each year, we set aside a small portion of our Carriers Bière de Garde and age it in wine barrels with a blend of wild yeasts. In that time, the beer takes on a mild tartness and aromas of stone fruit and dried figs.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Apple, vanilla, oak, and a combination of spicy phenols and alcohol. Very apple pie–like. There’s also caramel and toasty malt. Slight earthy hops, slight tartness, woody Brett. Some notes of clean barn, dry hay.” Flavor: “Very much apple pie still. Moderately low sweetness into moderately high acidity that fades into a dry but light boozy finish. Caramel malt, aged/earthy hops. Slight funk/ tartness.” Overall: “Like apple pie with vanilla ice cream and boozy caramel sauce. Medium wild funk keeps this beer interesting. Tasty beer!”