Ghosts in the Forest

◎ Aussehen

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's luminous character. The head is delicate and fine-grained, settling into a thin persistent ring with modest lacing around the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate for an 18-month oak-aged wild ale.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with aged oak and Brettanomyces funk—earthy, slightly leathery notes that evolve into subtle orchard fruit and dried citrus zest. Underlying yeast character adds a light bready-vinous quality without sharpness. The 18-month maturation in new foeders and French oak creates a complex, layered bouquet.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is clean and moderately sour, building into a tart mid-palate where oak tannins and funky yeast phenols dominate. The acidity is bright but never astringent, allowing the drying oak influence to frame the beer's natural dryness. Bitterness remains low (15 IBU), letting wild fermentation character take full stage.

◑ Abgang

The finish is long and dry, with lingering oak and faint earthy funk that slowly fade into a clean, mouth-drying aftertaste. Complexity persists through the tail without any harsh edges.