Aurelia
Caius Farm Brewery

Aurelia began as a normal batch of Balbilla, our flagship German Kölsch-style ale, which was brewed in the late Spring of 2024. After a two-month period of lagering in stainless, we transferred a small portion of Balbilla into freshly emptied Sauvignon Blanc French Oak barrels. After lagering at 2°C for just over two months in our cooler, it was transferred into our brite tank where it was slowly and gently carbonated. Following another few weeks of conditioning in stainless, the ale emerged softer and brighter than its original version.
This kölsch-style ale is named after Aurelia(120 – 54 BCE), who was the mother of Julius Caesar, a general and statesman during the late Roman Republic. Although little is known of her life, ancient historians have stated that she was highly regarded among the people in Rome due to her intelligence, diligence, and beauty. She was also praised for her upbringing of her son, Julius Caesar, by ensuring that he was properly educated as a child and teen.