Muscat Premiere
de Garde Brewing

 

 

Appearance: Pours clear and golden with a nice one finger head; decent persistence and spotty lacing

Smell: Funky barnyard with a vinous sweet grape aspect; herbal and oaky

Taste: Lactic sweet grape with an increasing level of funk and acid; medicinal herbs and oak, through the middle, with an acetic finish

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate to high carbonation

Overall: A nice use of the Muscat grape through I am not in love with the flavor profile

Thanks, mintyg8r, for the opportunity

 

 

750ml bottle thanks to Toby. amber colored body with some pink tinges, small airy head. Dusty, musty grapes in the aroma and taste. Light barrel notes present.

Bottle, thanks Sam!

A mildly hazy blonde with a large off-white head that recedes rapidly leaving little lacing. The nose is super grape-y. Jammy, fruity, melony, peachy, mildly floral with a blend of rose and mild jasmine. A little vanilla is present as well. Mild lactic acid sourness is noticeable. The palate opens sour with lactic acid and yogurt along with a lot of grape flavor, including a fragrant green grape skin character. Fruity with melon, peach, candied citrus peel, almost marmalade like. A distinct floral note is present, a blend of rose, jasmine and almost a hibiscus like bitterness. A pulverized grape seed like tannin character is present, pairing quite nicely with the lactic sourness. Vanilla and grape notes linger in the finish. Quite excellent