Champagne Papi Vin Blanc
Banded Brewing Co.

Canned 8/21/18, looks like this could be a really interesting new style, if done well

Pours a mild fizzy bubbly head decent retention, a decent retention and nice lacing, very hazy golden tan color

Nose is really interesting, very fruity, plenty of juicy white grape must, mild grassy floral citrus like hops, more white winey vinous grape, flowery chamomile like notes, little lemon and dankness, a touch of creamy corn notes, some esters

Taste is similar, very unique, some old school grassy floral hops, nice floral flowery chamomile like again, mild fruity esters, little lemony, plenty of fruit white wine and vinous, juicy pinot gris, some generic citrus, a little tropical pineapple like note as well, tangerine, a lot of fruit punch like notes, little pilsner malt note, some creamy corn notes, almost cream ale thing, bit of spicy hop bitterness on the back end, very dry but a little sticky finish

Mouth is med bod, a touch creamy, decent carb, wish the carbonation was a bit more and it was less sticky

Overall a really interesting unique fun beer, some flaws, could be improved, otherwise very unique and something I could see becoming a new trend, really hope to see more like this

Pours slightly hazy, light yellow in color with 1/4 inch head. Taste is dry white grape, floral hops, rose petal, and light wheat. Medium-light bodied, bitter, moderate carbonation and dry. Solid example of the style, but I prefer other examples in the style.

 

 

 

Collaboration Beer with Novare Res
Maine Malt House Pilsener
2-row malt
amarilla, idaho 7 & hallertau blanc hops
flaked corn
pinot gris juice
saco river water
yeast

Brewed in the Peppered Mill in Biddeford, ME

Can poured into a tulip glass

Hazy yellow orange liquid, no visible carbonation, creamy , frothy white foam cap, good lacings

Floral hop notes when opening the can, floral and pine hop notes, whiff of spice on the finish

Hop bite smack in the middle of the tongue on the first sip, pine notes, taste of the pinot gris , wood

Aggressive hop bite lingers on the tongue, good sudsing in the mouth, semi dry finish

Nice beer