Sobremesa Bicycle Days Berliner Weisse
REGION: Kensington, VIC
SIZE: 440ml / ABV: 3.6%
"79 years ago, April 19, 1943, Albert Hofmann, a chemist for Sandoz, in Basel, Switzerland, ingested a minute amount—just 250 micrograms-of a compound derived from the ergot fungus. He soon felt so disoriented that he rode his bicycle home, where he experienced all the heavenly and hellish effects of lysergic acid diethylamide. Psychedelic enthusiasts now commemorate Hofmann's discovery of LSD's effects every April 19, a.k.a. "Bicycle Day. An ode to Albert’s lucid maiden voyage, a deliciously vibrant ale that will induce a kaleidoscope of colours, shapes & flavours - similar to LSD I guess… apparently, or so I’ve heard…
We are excited to release another style that is close to our hearts. A barrel fermented Berliner Weisse. Brewed with 100% Australian grown grains. Floor malted - pilsner & wheat from House of Malt (VIC). Australian rolled rye & oats. Hopped lightly w/ Saaz (CZ). Fermented in neutral barriques for 5 months with a blend of saccharomyces, lactobacillus & brettanomyces strains. Unfined, unfiltered and naturally conditioned. Packaged on March 21st 2022 and can conditioned for 8 months. Aroma's of lemon, hay & sourdough. The palate has a sharp but complex acidity, a mild saline character and flavours that are reminiscent of skin contact white." - Casey Grieve