Farmer's Reserve #1
Almanac Beer Co.

Farmer's Reserve #1Farmer's Reserve #1
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From:
Almanac Beer Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 8.78%
Reviews:
31
Ratings:
192
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 26, 2018
Added:
Feb 13, 2013
Wants:
  115
Gots:
  24
Our first California wild ale is brewed with a blend of Cabernet & Muscat Grapes from Alfieri Farms, Concord grapes from Hamada Farms and plums from Twin Girls Farm—all located in the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Aged for over a year in used wine barrels, this sour ale blends rich flavors of the 2011 autumn harvest with farmhouse funk.
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Ratings by ridglens:
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Rated by ridglens from Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

Mar 03, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.92 by CJNAPS from California

Feb 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.89 by nmann08 from Virginia

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by HopHead84 from California

Dec 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by 7Sport from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by mportnoy from Pennsylvania

Oct 18, 2015
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Reviewed by ThePorterSorter from Oregon

4.23/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The beer pours a rich looking golden color with minimal sediment or haze and a thin, loose white head that doesn't lace. There are muddled notes of fruit, more plum vs. grapes, followed the classic almanac house culture - a little butter & oak, some bile (not too pukey), and minimal barnyard. The taste is fruity and sour, though there is little fruit that has remained bright and distinct. However, the funk didn't take over either - it still strikes a good balance for having sat almost 4 years. It drinks like most other sour almanacs, but would characterize it as well carbonated, fruity with reserved funk, minimal butter, and a dry finish. I'm surprised by the longevity, but I wouldn't say this has changed significantly or improved with age
Jul 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.85 by dgeebs07 from New York

Jul 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Cynic-ale from Texas

Jul 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by NeilFlaiz from California

Jun 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.54 by kodt from Illinois

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by JRod1969 from New York

Mar 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Jan 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 13, 2014
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
375ml into a snifter. The brew appears a clear copper color with a big bubbly head that has no retaining power. The smell isnvinous and mildly medicinal. As it breaths it almost smells like a box of crayons... The taste is tart and fruity/vinous with mild medicinal edge and slight herbal character. It is light bodied, very fizzy and interesting. I think the initial aroma is perhaps the best attribute of this brew.
Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by threedaggers from Kentucky

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.6 by IrishColonial from Texas

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Oct 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ricecracker420 from California

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by sourpower from California

Oct 01, 2014
Farmer's Reserve #1 from Almanac Beer Co.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 192 ratings