Aeon 2
Aurora Brewing Co.

an oak aged, white wine i believe, version of their hoppy german pils, green glass, bottle conditioned, really good. thanks to my brother for sharing this, my favorite of the three aurora beers we had together, and really a fine example of a wood matured lager, just a bit more exotic fermentation character than im sure this has when its fresh and all in stainless, the lager yeast still in the lead, but not its got just a little almost open ambient funk to it, a deep slate type mineral profile, really wet and dry at the same time if that makes sense, some hay and straw to it too, rustic but also real well refined, a slight almost saison ester, maybe even a little wine yeast element seeping in, lightly vinous to me at temperature, and just a bit of green glass weirdness too, which works well in here and must be intentional. the rest of the beer is cool, noble hops and southern hemisphere hops together make it more than just german, juicy and modern to me without being obnoxious, the hops still present as fresh. the wood profile is neat, not dominant and this still drinks subtle and light, hardly bitter at all. this makes me want to try the original too! relatively clear, frothy headed and with fantastic carbonation, this is refreshing for being as nuanced as it is. subtle white wine, cut flowers, green apples, and even like a faint rhubarb tang or astringency as it warms, but this remains real approachable and drinkable. very cool little beer here, big thanks to my brother for procuring and sharing it. i have been impressed with these guys, and this is among their best!