Vache Folle ESB

◎ Appearance

Red-amber hue with good clarity and a dense, creamy head that leaves substantial lacing on the glass as you drink. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a fine, persistent foam collar that speaks to proper conditioning and serving.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral perfume—a hallmark of balanced English hop selection—layered over soft caramel malt sweetness. Beneath these primary notes lie woody and herbal dimensions that add complexity and prevent the aroma from reading as simple or one-dimensional.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth with pronounced caramel malt body, but the palate quickly develops a marked bitterness that belies the modest 5.5% ABV. The herbal and woody hop flavors build through the mid-palate, creating a lively tension between malt sweetness and bitter assertion that keeps the beer engaging and well-structured.

◑ Finish

The finish is decisively dry, with lingering bitterness that cuts through any residual caramel character and prevents cloying. A clean, bitter aftertaste carries through, characteristic of the English bitter tradition.