The Barrel Shepherd Gentle Hands
REGION: Wollongong, NSW
SIZE: 750ml / ABV: 6.4%
A mixture of our 'escarpment' foraged yeast and bacteria, and those naturally occurring on the skins of organic nectarines, courtesy of 'Produce from Orange'. A sour beer with strong nectarine upfront and a dry finish of citrus and grapefruit. Aged 18 months total, nine in French oak.
New kids on the block have come out swinging! The Barrel Shepherd is a tiny brewery/blendery based in Wollongong, NSW using 100% locally grown, organic grain, whole fruit, sourced locally and/or organically when possible, and fresh pomace from trusted winemakers. Exclusively wild and native yeasts and bacterias to create nuanced beers that reflect their landscape - TERROIR!