pFriem Family Brewers Head Brewer Gavin Lord Talks Sauv Blanc Barrel Aged Golden Ale

We spoke with pFriem Family Brewers Head Brewer Gavin Lord about Sauv Blanc Barrel Aged Golden Ale.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe? 
It was a group effort!

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)? 
I've been pleasantly surprised by how well the fruity aspects of the Brett transition into the incredibly expressive nature of these barrels. We were expecting the barrels to come across as quite a bit more neutral. Instead they threw this huge Piña Colada note that really complrmented the tropical aspects of the yeast. 

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from? 
It's really named for the process, simply a Golden Ale aged in a Sauvignon Blanc barrel.  

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?” 
Oh, it would be lovely on the beach. 

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less? 
Piña Colada, watermelon, papaya.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer? 
Chevre, oysters, artichokes and sole. 

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