Cloudwater Thus We Have Heard 8.6 the Trial & Ale portion

the Trial & Ale portion hauled back to the barrelhouse – destined for barrels to become something entirely different altogether

Together we crafted a robust coconut and maple-infused porter

with a hint of refreshing bitterness which dissipates into a tropical finish of ripe

For this beer

Cloudwater Thus We Have Heard 8.6 the Trial & Ale portionThe time in apple brandy barrels lends a freshness, not unlike sweet red apple, as well as dark fruit flavours that almost lean towards tangy. In this case, the oak ageing has helped all of the flavours to become smooth and well integrated with no rough edges and a nice touch of coffee bitterness on the finish to balance the fruit character.