Mamouche

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms delicate white lacing that clings to the glass walls with fine retention, characteristic of a well-aged lambic base. The body holds a luminous, translucent quality that suggests the two-year maturation.

◌ Aroma

Elderflower dominates the nose with an immediate and undeniable intensity—floral, slightly honeyed, and herbaceous. Beneath this lies the characteristic funk of aged lambic: subtle barnyard notes, mild leather, and a whisper of wild yeast complexity. The interplay creates a forceful, layered bouquet that demands a robust underlying lambic to remain in balance.

◐ Taste

Elderflower flavor carries through the palate with floral sweetness tempered by the sharp, clean acidity of the lambic base. Mid-palate reveals dry herbal character and subtle funky undertones—the two-year aging contributes gentle wood and earthy complexity. The finish arrives crisp and tart, with the sour character cleanly cutting through the maceration's sweetness.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering tartness and a subtle return of elderflower and herbal notes. A pleasant dryness persists, leaving the palate refreshed without harshness.