Good Omen

Reformation Brewery

Good Omen

Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Collaboration
Georgia
United States

Judges Ratings 95

Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20

Description

This small batch, gin barrel-aged, Prosecco inspired ale (7.6%). Barrel fermented, bottle conditioned. In collaboration with Monday Night Brewing.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 7.60%
IBUs: 5
Served at: (38 – 45ºF)
Hops: Eureka
Malts: Pilsner

Judges Review

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By Pat Mulloy

Judges Ratings 95

Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20

Good Omen by Reformation Brewery is judged as a Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (BJCP Style 33B).

This is a Bière Brut, a style originating in Belgium and made in the style of champagne. Gin botanical aromas joined by mild berry and white grape season a light, fresh baked French bread scent with traces of wood, gin, alcohol and pepper. It pours pale gold with a light haze and kicks up a 2” off-white foam cap with good persistence. It starts semi-sweet offering berries, light fruit, light grapes, a touch of pepper and gin botanicals that ease into a crisp, slightly drier finish. The beer is light-bodied and effervescent with a trace of tartness and a light oaky astringent note on the finish to enhance the perception of dryness. The alcohol is mildly warming and not hot or harsh. This elegant beer is a perfect companion for special occasions or occasional bouts of decadence.

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