Bacchus Flemish Old Brown

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to brown hue, rendered opaque by suspended matter and yeast character. The head builds with moderate persistence, laying fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears restrained, consistent with the beer's wine-like presentation.

◌ Aroma

Roasted chestnuts and malt-forward notes dominate the nose, supported by caramel and toffee sweetness. Dried stone fruit emerges behind the toasted grain, with subtle oak influence and winey acidity cutting through. A faint funky character—characteristic of spontaneous fermentation—adds complexity without dominating.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with candy-syrup sweetness that immediately encounters bright, clean acidity, creating dynamic tension across the mid-palate. Roasted malts provide body and depth, while dried fruit and subtle oak develop in parallel. Gentle bitterness and a restrained funky undertone persist without overwhelming; the overall effect remains balanced and approachable.

◑ Finish

The finish turns decidedly dry, reminiscent of unadorned Basque cider, with lingering acidity and malt dryness. The aftertaste retreats cleanly, leaving only faint roast and fruit memory.