Bioacoustic Blend
Upright Brewing Company

i would call this a wild ale, not a belgian pale as listed here, but its another simply world class offering from these guys, this time aged 15 months in oak and just extraordinarily well developed in terms of its wild character. i have been loving these smaller bottles from upright, nothing other than magic in each of them so far in my experience, and im not sure ill ever stumble on another one without picking it up, these guys have earned my absolute trust and utmost respect. this is really wild, tart sure, but its the funky brett elements that are ahead of the bacterial ones to me, farmy and musty and really rustic, but not just any only mix or generic polyculture, this is really distinct. its light orange and fizzy like a soda from the bottle, it smells like white wine, green grape, green apple, white cranberry, and minerals. the oak is strong and tannic, there is a light vanilla thing going on, some really earthy malt character, and just a hint of cider vinegar in the sour profile. its fruity from the brett and perhaps even some hops that have held up, and the barrels, its very well aged but also very much alive, and its effervescent in feel. id love to know a little more about the blend, but its another gem from upright in this wild and funky range of beers they do. lemony pucker and wet animal funk to close, very rustic to me, and very unique. i cant get enough from these guys right now, this was a real treat!

A yellow glow blends softly into orange both from bottom to top and from side to center. An eager and lively white froth peaks over the rim of the glass then slowly cozies down and out, just to hug the perimeter. Small particles are suspended but also take a slow trip to the bottom of the glass.

Green grape skins and hay are met with freshly milled oak and white pepper. It smells like a sunny day at a country farm. Kicked up dust and grass mowed just hours ago, morning dew and raspberries straight from the vine to bring up the acidity ever so slightly.

The flavors promise an equal experience. Acidic and fruity notes in form of lemon, grape skin, and tart berries. Earth from light oak and dried hay, and the lightest herbal touch. Damp and musty barnyard siding and sweat for funk. All of these flavors are subtle and delicate, none with a stranglehold over the other.

Staying true to its description, it is pleasant, light, slightly acidic, and full of oak that leeches to dryness. Very dry in fact, making it very, very easy to drink. Not bitter by any means, but pulls of such perfect balance. I'd almost say a trio of balance with sweet, sour, and savory. The alcohol is felt only in the chest like a tannic wine.

Upright pulls off another stunner. Bioacoustic Blend is simply delicious and elegant. It's a remarkably simple idea… malts, hops, yeast, bacteria, oak. Most importantly, time, patience, and knowledge. I hope I can find more.

Cheers.