Lots of positive news surrounding this one, so without further adieu, let's pop the cap and dig it. Oh my god will you take a look at that huge, thick, off-white head! Just sits there like meringue on a coconut cream pie (my absolute favorite dessert), slowly crumbling, and leaving magnificent waves and big whirls of lace that cling for dear life.
Color is burnt orange with light red hues. Aroma is a complex and bold fusion of Belgian barnyard funk, sweet malts, big light fruits (apples, pears, white grapes), spice, candied sugar, taffy and and a subtle bitterness that fits in for a consummate symphony of smells. Tastes fruity and grainy up front with a dryness that was a bit unexpected, but not completely unwelcome, and quite appropriate for the style.
Body is a bit flay, comparatively speaking, and the aroma doesn't seem to be substantiated by the taste as much as the olfactory senses were led to believe. That being said, as it warms, more fruitiness begins to be felt on the tongue, as well as some spice and phenols that add complexity and help alleviate a near drabness.
I'm loving this beer, however, as with the Cuvee 2, a few tweaks here and there are in order. Then again, that could be said for anything worthwhile ever created.
Also looks like we have some more Redbud goodness coming up soon, and there is absolutely no reason to think Chase won't keep improving on previous efforts and making damn good beers to keep us wanting more.
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