Beets '20 Beer 2020

Beets '20 Beer 2020, Cyclic Beer Farm

Cyclic Beer Farm

Packaged in 75 cl bottles so that everyone can satisfy their thirst, the beers from the Barcelona-based brewery Cyclic Beer Farm play between classicism and flights of inspiration, in a contrasting and creative way, in the Catalan style. Based on classic principles and a Belgian fermentation model, the two brewer-winemakers Joshua and Alberto play with ingredients, aromas, and macerations, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, and grape skins from Catalan grape varieties, to achieve flavors reminiscent of an unidentified drinkable object (OBNI). Whether they assert themselves through balance or a certain controlled dissonance, these beers will never leave you indifferent and will reveal their full potential in the summer heat, served well chilled.
Here is Beets, a saison (5.5% alcohol) that will surprise more than one and will certainly enchant a wider audience than its apparent oddity might suggest. First, its beautiful, vibrant fuchsia color is not a common sight in the world of beers. This fascinating color is explained by the main ingredient of the maceration, organic red beets grown on the farm of the two Catalan brewers, who carry it out once a year. The 2020 vintage is their fourth experiment in this field and achieves a balance they have been looking for since the first attempt. This time, they decided to macerate the roots twice as long but without peeling or grating them, just cut them into pieces. The extraction is therefore carried out as precisely as possible, without excess or deficiency. The "funky" brew (according to the brewers) intervenes to correct any excesses of the vegetable, bringing it freshness, acidity, and moderating its earthy power. The natural flavor of the beetroot is thus sublimated, without heaviness or sweetness. A beautiful balance of vegetal, fruity and bitter flavors, and always that magnificent color... A favorite of the Culinaries tasting team.