Windcatcher

◎ Aussehen

Windcatcher presents in a hazy apricot hue, the cloudiness a visual marker of active fermentation and wild yeast character. The body holds a soft, diffuse quality without aggressive turbidity, suggesting deliberate restraint in conditioning. Head retention is modest but present, with fine bubbles that dissipate into delicate lacing on the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit — apricot and peach — layered beneath a subtle oak influence that adds depth without dominating. Behind the fruit lies a mineral minerality, flinty and dry, alongside a gentle tartness that signals the sour character without vinegar notes. The aromatic profile is restrained and inviting rather than aggressive, balancing complexity with approachability.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is bright and tart, the sour character immediately present but defined rather than sharp. Mid-palate reveals the interplay between ripe fruit and oak tannin, creating tension that sharpens the sour impression and adds structural complexity. The finish remains dry with a mineral bite, the 7.3% alcohol providing backbone without heat or distraction.

◑ Abgang

The finish is lingering and bright, leaving behind a clean mineral sensation and subtle residual tartness. No vinegary harshness or cloying sweetness — instead, a balanced dryness that invites another sip.

Serviertemperatur 6–9°C für das beste Geschmacks- und Aromaprofil.

Der Klassiker — vielseitig, angenehm zu halten und hält das Bier kühl. Kein Schnickschnack: nur das Bier.