Barn Owl #10 (Apricot Brett IPA
This series is named Barn Owl, as a nod to the wise and exacting animal that keeps watch over the Bellwoods farmhouse. Released sporadically throughout the year, just as soon as they deem the vessels ripe for the picking, these beers will be one-off creations never to be replicated again. This funk jam began in stainless as a mixed fermentation with Vermont Ale yeast and Brett D from Bellwoods’ friends at Escarpment Labs. After primary, it was transferred to a single new (to them) red wine foeder where it spent a year developing heavy pineapple and leather funk notes from the Brett, as well as some subtle oak and wine character. The whole batch then went back into stainless where it conditioned on top of 1,200kg of apricot puree, followed by a generous Mosaic & Citra dry hop. Unlike other recent Barn Owl releases, this version is not a sour — it is heavy on brett induced funk, paired with a heavy blanket of fresh apricot skin.
STYLE:
Foedre-Aged Brett IPA w/ Apricot
ABV:
6.50%
BREWERY NAME:
Bellwoods
ORIGIN:
Toronto, Ontario
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ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Bellwoods began as a small brewery, and pub in downtown Toronto. They officially opened their doors to the public in April 2012 When it comes to their beers, these have evolved (and will continue to evolve) over time – and it makes sense, because they have travelled, collaborated, and learned a lot since they opened. Bellwoods makes a variety of bright, fresh, hoppy styles ranging from aromatic pale ales, to fruity Double IPAs. Their enthusiasm for Imperial Stouts is undeniable, and recreating their big releases each year like Bring Out Your Dead, Skeleton Key, or 3 Minutes to Midnight, is always a fun challenge. An additional area of focus is in the production of farmhouse and/or wild ales.