Ballista
Ladyface Brewery & Restaurant
- From:
- Ladyface Brewery & Restaurant
- California, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Saison
- ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.95 | pDev: 5.06%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 01, 2015
- Added:
- Jun 23, 2013
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by wethorseblanket from California
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Brewer's notes:
This year's Battle of the Barrel entry, Ballista, is named for an ancient missile-like weapon that launched a large projectile at a distant target. With it, we have set our sites set on Malibu Family Wines where the golden trophy is held hostage. Ladyface is storming the castle with this imperial grisette aged in Semler Vineyards' French oak 2012 Viognier barrels. One hundred pounds of rolled oats give the ale a silky body. The tart edges of the 17% acidulated barley in Ballista's brew recipe are complimented by a distinct, aromatic, white wine finish.
A: Pours a hazy straw-yellow with a fine, 1/2" white head which leaves spotty and clumpy lace.
N: Vinous (white grape) dominates with a slight lemony, wheaty, grainy, and floral note.
T: Oak barrel present and mildly tannic. Lemon citrus and wheat. Mildly tart.
M: Semi-moderate body and carbonation. Dry, smooth, lemony, vinous, tart finish. ABV is hidden.
O: Tried side by side with the wine and this is the clear winner. Go, try them both and vote for your favorite.
Jun 23, 2013This year's Battle of the Barrel entry, Ballista, is named for an ancient missile-like weapon that launched a large projectile at a distant target. With it, we have set our sites set on Malibu Family Wines where the golden trophy is held hostage. Ladyface is storming the castle with this imperial grisette aged in Semler Vineyards' French oak 2012 Viognier barrels. One hundred pounds of rolled oats give the ale a silky body. The tart edges of the 17% acidulated barley in Ballista's brew recipe are complimented by a distinct, aromatic, white wine finish.
A: Pours a hazy straw-yellow with a fine, 1/2" white head which leaves spotty and clumpy lace.
N: Vinous (white grape) dominates with a slight lemony, wheaty, grainy, and floral note.
T: Oak barrel present and mildly tannic. Lemon citrus and wheat. Mildly tart.
M: Semi-moderate body and carbonation. Dry, smooth, lemony, vinous, tart finish. ABV is hidden.
O: Tried side by side with the wine and this is the clear winner. Go, try them both and vote for your favorite.
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