Bliss Of Absence (Wine Barrel Aged)
Grassroots Brewing

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From:
Grassroots Brewing
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
93
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 7.09%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
75
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 04, 2017
Added:
Jul 16, 2014
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  3
Collaboration with Kissmeyer Beer & Brewing

Crafted at Hill Farmstead Brewery with our friend Anders Kissmeyer of Kissmeyer Brewing, this blonde ale was brewed with chamomile and lemongrass and then aged in wine barrels for 10 months.

It represents the fondness of memory, the satisfaction of great effort and the joy of great results.
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Ratings by 4DAloveofSTOUT:
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Rated by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +1.2%

Aug 15, 2014
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

4.74/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured from the bottle into a Teku

L: Surprisingly clear light golden pour. 1.5 fingers of white head. Falls fast.... good rim of lacing.

S: Tart and a bit funky. Lemongrass/citrus, herbal/medicinal notes, and spice.

T/F: Light grain presence. Subtle tartness... not sour but zesty. Lemongrass/citrus for sure. Mid sip the chamomile comes in... complements things very nicely. Spicy/herbal. Some tang and oak from the barrel... almost a chardonnay feel. Really complex. Medium to light in body. Well carbonated, even at 3+ years. Finish is fruity/citrus and spice.

O: Complex, refined, and fantastic. Not surprisingly this is very reminiscent of some Hill Farmstead offerings... in the same vein as their Saisons and just wonderful. A happy sipper... well earned after a hard day of work in the yard.
Nov 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.37 by dbthom123 from Connecticut

Aug 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.83 by HopFuzzPhil from Canada (NB)

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by SocalKicks from California

Nov 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Goatdavemac from North Carolina

Aug 25, 2015
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Reviewed by popery from California

4.09/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
The beer is pale yellow, fairly cloudy. White head. The aroma has a lot of lemongrass with some vinous barrel flavor. Mildly sweet taste. Fruit, herbs and fresh grain flavors. Fairly dry finish with some more barrel character. Soft flavor and feel. Solid beer that I had never even heard of before a friend brought it to a tasting.
Aug 02, 2015
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Reviewed by scottfrie from California

3.92/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bottle date 3/2014. Snifter.

A: Pours a hazy lemon-yellow with a thin white head.
S: Smells of lemongrass and strange dish soap. White wine is oaky and smooth smelling.
T: Tastes of chamomile and white wine. Very very delicate and subtle flavors. Buttery wine is prominent with hints of smooth chamomile. Lemon and mild dish soap in the finish.
M: Medium body, light, greasy, clean mouthfeel. Very smooth. Low and soft carb. Buttery.
O: Delicate overall. Very soft flavored. Chamomile with a touch of bitter lemongrass.
Jun 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

May 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.71 by boredalready from Massachusetts

Apr 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by SupremePie from Vermont

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by kscaldef from Oregon

Dec 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BGsWo22 from Texas

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by srgj88 from Ohio

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Dicers from California

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by thebigredone from Wisconsin

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by vonnegut21 from New York

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by andyctree from North Carolina

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by ncaudle from Virginia

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by POTABLE83 from New York

Oct 20, 2014
Bliss Of Absence (Wine Barrel Aged) from Grassroots Brewing
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 75 ratings