Blurring the line between brewing and winemaking, our
Co-Fermentation Project explores the enticing intersect of grapes and grain. Each release co-ferments a blend of traditionally-brewed wort and the juice of wine grapes, often followed by aging in oak wine barrels. The Project aspires to achieve a blend that surpasses the sum of its parts, surprising even the most discerning palates and expanding expectations of what beer can be.
Dubbel Merlau pours a deep ruby with sparkling clarity and a lively tan head. The aroma opens with caramel and black cherries, fortified by undertones of oak and tannic acidity. On the palate, a quick burst of malty goodness leads to assertive fruit flavors of blackberry, cherry and raspberry. The finish is long and luscious, leaving complex layers of drying tannins and malt sweetness.
Beer FinderAVAILABILITY | Limited release |
FERMENTABLES | Two-row, aromatic, aroma 150, 1886 Malthouse Caramel Steam malts Merlot grape juice |
HOPS | Topaz, Saaz |
YEAST | Ommegang house yeast |
AGING NOTES | Aged in oak red wine barrels |
ABV | 9.7% |
IBU | 25 |