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TAO - BATCH 3

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Oak Barrel-Aged Sour Ale with Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc Grapes
*Collaboration with Black Sears Winery


ABV:  7.1%

Format: 375ml bottle

DARK CHERRY. POMEGRANATE. WET GRAVEL.

Tao is our unique sour ale built on the pomace of organic cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc grapes. These grapes are grown in a wild, remote, biodynamic vineyard atop Napa's Howell Mountain, Black Sears; they have been described as "containing the entire diversity of the forest." Fermented solely on the pre-existing yeast on the skins from the wine fermentation, we then pressed the skins and aged the beer for a year in Bordeaux wine barrels. This third batch of our beer-wine hybrid contains notes of dark cherry, pomegranate, and oak, with a bright acidity and dry finish. From the barrel-aged and sour ale lover to the wine enthusiast, Tao is for you.

 SENSORY NOTES

Appearance: Coral Color, White Head
Aroma: Strawberry, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lemon Zest, Dark Cherry, Pomegranate, Wet Gravel
Flavor: Dark Cherry, Raspberry, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Wet Gravel, Oak, Subtle Funk
Mouthfeel: Medium-light body, Bright Acidity, Dry Finish

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TAO - BATCH 3