Fated Farmer: Pluot
Trillium Brewing Company

 

 

Sadly, this is the last Trillium left in my fridge. Having already enjoyed their sour style Blueberry Soak, I’m anticipating this being great too.

Pours a hazy golden orange color. A large lathery head displays amazing retention and lots of foamy lacing throughout.

The aromas are tart and sour alongside fruity notes. I have never had or seen a pluot fruit, however, its aroma reminds me of peach, apricot and plum. Notes of lactobacillus give it a yogurt like aroma. Furthermore, there are notes of white wine vinegar, green apples, jammy marmalade and bready malt.

To say the taste is tart would be an understatement; its acidity is mouth puckering in its intensity. The tartness evoke flavors of lactobacillus, lemon, lime and dry white wine vinegar alongside funky notes of peppery oak. The fruity middle palate slightly takes the edge off with lightly sweet yet tart notes of peach, apricot, plum, grapes and grapefruit peel, with a subtle toasty malt backbone to support it.

Medium bodied, lively carbonated and with a puckering acidity that is cutting and sharp. The bone dry finish lemon has a long sour and vinegar like after burn.

Great wild ale that is funky, fruity and very tart. I give the edge to Trillium Blueberry Soak, however, this is still pretty damn good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 month old bottle poured into a tulip.

Ruby red grapefruit juice coloring (pinkish-orange) with a soft, light-medium haze and a thin film of bright white bubbles that provide little spots of lacing. Looks very much like a sparkling wine cocktail. Quite attractive.

Equal parts funky and fruity on the nose, with huge doses of fruit and grass. Strong bursts of grapefruit and lime on the citrus side, pear and plum from the stone fruit family, plus some green grapes and hibiscus, with a sharp, zesty funk running throughout. Quite acidic, earthy, and floral, all simultaneously. Semi-sweet, a little peppery, with lively sourness. Really outstanding.

Flavor profile is exactly in line with the aromas, with so much nuance and layering each sip is really a new experience. Acidity is strong on the tongue, but the perfect level of fruit sweetness keeps things in check. Very floral, tart, and effervescent. A little bit of salinity to go with underripe citrus at the end of the sip. Absolutely yummy and quite refreshing.

Easily the best wild ale I’ve had in recent memory. Truly different, memorable, and delicious.

 

 

 

Poured from a 330 mL bottle (bottle date was in April 2019, even though the beer was released just last week [July], which was a little interesting... anyway, back to the review). Cloudy pink/tan appearance, like a glass of pink grapefruit juice. Fluffy white head and lacing that clung to the side of the glass. Funk and sour grapes on the nose. Flavors of sour plums, stone fruit, and oak. Light, acidic finish. Pretty decent - didn’t blow me away, but a sold and refreshing beer for a hot day.