{"product_id":"sobremesa-comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy-mixed-culture-saison-750ml","title":"Sobremesa - Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy Mixed Culture Saison 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Since the inception of Sobremesa I have been ageing whole flower hops in hessian coffee bags. This is a common practice in Belgium. Aging hops leads to oxidation of acids and oils. In addition to their antimicrobial activity, aged hops contribute important earthy\/herbal tea like flavour and aroma compounds while not contributing much of a strong bitterness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the first blend that has utilised these hops and sadly the last brew using malt from House of Malt (VIC). 60% Pilsner, 30% Raw Wheat, 10% Flaked Spelt. Extended 3-hour boil \u0026amp; hopped exclusively w\/ aged whole flower styrian golding (SL). Fermented in two 500L puncheons for 13 months w\/ a blend of our house saison strain, pediococcus, lactobacillus \u0026amp; five strains of brettanomyces. This is a 50\/50 blend of both those barrels. Packaged on September 2nd 2023 and bottle\/keg conditioned for 14 weeks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpon the first smell it is unique to any other beer we have produced. Earthy, slightly oxidative \u0026amp; rustic. Lots of lemon sherbert w\/ a lovely herbaceous element. On the palate there is a complex acid that interplays perfectly with the unique bitterness. Grapefruit \u0026amp; candied apricot w\/ a minerality that reminds me of dry Riesling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautiful bottle that we are really proud of.\" \u003c\/em\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSobremesa Fermentary \u0026amp; Blendery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \/ Variety: Mixed Culture Saison\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Kensington, VIC\u003cbr\u003eABV: 5.9%\u003cbr\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sobremesa Fermentary \u0026 Blendery","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46211599794434,"sku":"DEAR-55539","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/6149\/9906\/files\/20231219_sobremesa-comparison.jpg?v=1749686937","url":"https:\/\/carwyncellars.com.au\/products\/sobremesa-comparison-is-the-thief-of-joy-mixed-culture-saison-750ml","provider":"Carwyn Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}