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Vessels of Wrath

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Vessels of Wrath is a blend of oak-aged saisons, built on a dense use of malted spelt, classic European aroma hops and the house mixed culture. In the glass it shows deep stone fruit, dried mango skin and limequat acidity, rounded out by a delicate oak finish. The blend focuses on fermentation maturity and texture, and at 5% it comes in cans.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityoakdark fruit
fruity
oak
dark fruit
citrusy
tart
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruits—particularly peach and apricot—alongside dried mango skin that suggests extended oak maturation.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vessels of Wrath

◎ Appearance

Vessels of Wrath presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed and refined visual presentation typical of a mature saison blend.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruits—particularly peach and apricot—alongside dried mango skin that suggests extended oak maturation. Beneath lies a subtle herbal quality from classic European aroma hops, with gentle spice notes and a whisper of fermentation complexity from the house mixed culture, creating an aromatic profile that is both fruit-forward and restrained.

stone fruitdried mangoherbal hopsfermentation character

◐ Taste

On the palate, limequat acidity cuts cleanly through a full, textured mouthfeel built from malted spelt. Dark fruit and stone fruit notes develop mid-palate alongside a subtle oak influence that adds roundness without dominance. The bitterness remains gentle at 28 IBU, allowing the fermentation-driven complexity and underlying dryness to define the character.

tart aciditystone fruitoak influencesmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering stone fruit and a delicate oak note that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip without any harsh edges.

dry finishoak fadecrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

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What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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