Old Grisette
Mills Brewing
- From:
- Mills Brewing
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Belgian Grisette
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.02 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 22, 2026
- Added:
- May 07, 2026
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Made from a blend of six year old NZ hopped saison with a four year old golden beer made with aged hops and caramelised wheat. This breaks our record for the oldest barrel of beer we have included in a blend.
The slow spontaneous fermentations took place in an old white Burgundy barrique and a fresh Herefordshire cider barrel. The two barrels were quite distinct from each other. One remarkably fresh and zesty, with plenty of hop bite. The other bringing juicy acidity and complex earthy aromatics. Together they strike a delightful balance on the palate and an inviting excuse to bring in some new season hops to add some punch to the aromatics.
The blend was dry hopped with whole leaf US grown Cashmere from the 2025 harvest
The slow spontaneous fermentations took place in an old white Burgundy barrique and a fresh Herefordshire cider barrel. The two barrels were quite distinct from each other. One remarkably fresh and zesty, with plenty of hop bite. The other bringing juicy acidity and complex earthy aromatics. Together they strike a delightful balance on the palate and an inviting excuse to bring in some new season hops to add some punch to the aromatics.
The blend was dry hopped with whole leaf US grown Cashmere from the 2025 harvest
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
4.02/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
4.02/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
Once my buds stabilised enough to recognise that a grisette could be tart, I could like Old Grisette.
Bought from Hops Burns & Black, Old Grisette has to be categorised as a successful experiment. It keeps a more active foam than many Wilds and that leads to a more lively ale. Smells. Hmm. Hard to be sure, but it definitely has some farm in it... and not one with lots of fruit blossoming. Tastes are balanced for a Wild; finishes very dry like the style's good ones usually do and should. Medium-mouthed.
This is my second from Mills. Their story is a Mom n' Pop love affair with eccentric brewing that ranges from eccentric to standard. And based on the two I've drank, I'm willing to bet there are many successful experiments in the past and their future. So for all the sacrifice and love of brewing, I give them excellent Overall Hugs.
May 22, 2026Bought from Hops Burns & Black, Old Grisette has to be categorised as a successful experiment. It keeps a more active foam than many Wilds and that leads to a more lively ale. Smells. Hmm. Hard to be sure, but it definitely has some farm in it... and not one with lots of fruit blossoming. Tastes are balanced for a Wild; finishes very dry like the style's good ones usually do and should. Medium-mouthed.
This is my second from Mills. Their story is a Mom n' Pop love affair with eccentric brewing that ranges from eccentric to standard. And based on the two I've drank, I'm willing to bet there are many successful experiments in the past and their future. So for all the sacrifice and love of brewing, I give them excellent Overall Hugs.
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