Works of Love: In Between Dreams

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation that creates a delicate white head with strong lacing. The beer holds a thin foam collar throughout the glass, indicating good conditioning and proper bottle age. Light plays through the glass with a luminous, clean quality characteristic of well-aged farmhouse ales.

◌ Aroma

Bright lemon and grapefruit citrus notes dominate the nose, layered with dried herbal notes from Saaz hops and a subtle stone-fruit character from extended barrel conditioning. Beneath lie soft honey undertones and a gentle yeasty complexity from years of bottle conditioning, with just a whisper of white pepper spice. The nose is crisp and inviting without harsh edges.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, clean tartness and citric acidity that builds through the mid-palate, balanced by a modest honey-derived sweetness and the refined bitterness of Saaz hops. Flaked corn and spelt provide a light, grainy foundation with delicate white-pepper spice, while the wine barrel contact contributes subtle tannin structure and dry complexity. The beer drinks crisp and refreshing despite its 8% alcohol, which remains well-integrated.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering citrus and subtle herbal notes fading gracefully into a mineral-like dryness. A gentle tartness persists on the palate, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than fatigued.