Cuvée de Castleton
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
- From:
- Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Wild Ale
Ranked #48 - ABV:
- 8.4%
- Score:
- 97
Ranked #559 - Avg:
- 4.37 | pDev: 8.47%
- Reviews:
- 230
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 28, 2022
- Added:
- May 12, 2007
- Wants:
- 976
- Gots:
- 108
SCORE
97
World-Class
97
World-Class
Since we filled the first barrel of Cuvée de Castleton in 2007 we have continued to push the boundaries of sour ales. This years batch stays true to the original batch stay true to the original version with notes of white grape, toasted oak and a touch of funk. Drink now or lay it down for years to come.
This is a beer that will make you rethink your definition of beer. It doesn’t taste like any beer you’ve ever had, yet it doesn’t taste like anything else either. Pushing the limits of brewing is what makes this job so much fun. Malted barley, wild yeast, hand picked Muscat Grapes, and French oak wine barrels are just a few of the things that wen into crafting this beer. Breathe deep, take a long sip, and enjoy the creation in your hand.
This is a beer that will make you rethink your definition of beer. It doesn’t taste like any beer you’ve ever had, yet it doesn’t taste like anything else either. Pushing the limits of brewing is what makes this job so much fun. Malted barley, wild yeast, hand picked Muscat Grapes, and French oak wine barrels are just a few of the things that wen into crafting this beer. Breathe deep, take a long sip, and enjoy the creation in your hand.
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Ratings by Xul:
Reviewed by Xul from California
4.52/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
4.52/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Batch 4. Thanks for SMason and SneezyAchew for hooking this up in trade!
A: Pours a translucent golden/straw color, capped by a finger of fizzy white head. Retention is poor as it recedes quickly, leaving some light foam at the edges of the top.
S: Moderate barnyard funk up front, followed by some musty grapes and light lactic quality. Green apples, peaches and lots of citrus. Oak shows around the edge in the form of vanilla but isn't overdone.
T: Starts with a touch of oaky vanilla before some moderate lactic acidity comes in with a big citrus quality. Some musty funk and light fruits - green apples and a vinous character - come in late along with more lemon zest and acidity. Finish of lactic citrus and light vanilla.
M: Medium bodied with light to moderate carbonation, feels a touch too heavy.
D: Ridiculously drinkable for the style and ABV.
Oct 10, 2010A: Pours a translucent golden/straw color, capped by a finger of fizzy white head. Retention is poor as it recedes quickly, leaving some light foam at the edges of the top.
S: Moderate barnyard funk up front, followed by some musty grapes and light lactic quality. Green apples, peaches and lots of citrus. Oak shows around the edge in the form of vanilla but isn't overdone.
T: Starts with a touch of oaky vanilla before some moderate lactic acidity comes in with a big citrus quality. Some musty funk and light fruits - green apples and a vinous character - come in late along with more lemon zest and acidity. Finish of lactic citrus and light vanilla.
M: Medium bodied with light to moderate carbonation, feels a touch too heavy.
D: Ridiculously drinkable for the style and ABV.
More User Ratings:
Rated by AElfwine_Nerevar from North Dakota
3.86/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.86/5 rDev -11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2017 vintage
Oct 27, 2019
Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York
4.49/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.49/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Decanted from a 12.7 oz (375 ml) bottle into a conical pint glass; 2017 vintage.
A: Pours a clear, golden color with a short-lived with large bubbled white head disappears rapidly. No lacing at all.
S: Sharp. Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla, and Chardonnay grapes.
T: Semidry and pleasantly tart. Flavors largely follows the nose. Very drinkable.
M: Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Goes down very easily.
O: Well made, highly palatable sour which I could see in numerous pairings. A bit pricey.
Aug 17, 2018A: Pours a clear, golden color with a short-lived with large bubbled white head disappears rapidly. No lacing at all.
S: Sharp. Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla, and Chardonnay grapes.
T: Semidry and pleasantly tart. Flavors largely follows the nose. Very drinkable.
M: Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Goes down very easily.
O: Well made, highly palatable sour which I could see in numerous pairings. A bit pricey.
Reviewed by Maxms from Russian Federation
4.23/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
2017 bottle has higher 8.4% ABV. Great sour with. Strong grape notes and smell. Some toasted oak. Although this brewery has better options - Hops N’Roses.
May 05, 2018
Rated by unclejazz from New York
4.38/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.38/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Great grape, prefer this to Rosso and Hops n Roses. All other beer/wine hybrids could learn something from this beer.
Nov 29, 2017
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