Jul 27, 2023
We were really sad when we read that Baghaven would cease prodcution of their terrific wild ales. They were one of the standout labels in the slowly crumbling Mikkeller empire. Fortunately the head brewer at Baghaven has started his own brand and it's off to a blast. Riesling Blomst is a Danish wild ale mashed with Rielsing grapes and then mixed with red and white elderflowers. After that they dry hopped it with French Barbe Rouge hops. The result is pure delicious elderflower like juice. The second beer we tried is Transcending Terroir. Made in collaboration with De Garde Brewing from Oregon, they blend Oregon Wild Ale with Danish Saison and then aged it on oak barrels before mixing in Pinot Noir grapes. If that wasn't enough, they give it another year in oak barrels to let it rest. The end results is a fizzy Pinot Noir that is the perfect summer drink. If this how Insight Cellars is starting, they are off to amazing things.
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