We all know that lambic style beer was started in Belgium, and from Belgium come some of the finest and most sought after lambic's in the world. Well! who knew you can get a good quality lambic in the states, let alone in the state of Indiana. Upland Brewery is doing just that, they are constantly producing some of the best fruit lambic out there. Tonight's review centers around their persimmon lambic, which of course features the addition of persimmon's(fruit) into the barrel in which the lambic is stored away to age for a year or so. Furthermore, These lambics are quite complex and aromatic. The persimmon adds a wonderful fruit texture to the beer and beautiful coloring to go with the already typical lambic characteristics. Upland Persimmon is not available year round, as a matter of fact its gets released in rotation with all the other fruit lambics the Upland produces, so if you are interested in trying this beer, and I do suggest you try it if you are a fan of lambic, be on your toes and keep checking in on the brewery web site for release details. Moreover, the Upland Lambic's aren't cheap, they sell for $20.00- $25.00 dollars a pop, but in my opinion totally worth it. To enjoy Persimmon fully please pour your beer into a tulip style glass or flute, that way you can experience the amazing lambic complexity. Also, something to look out for when drinking any of the Upland Lambics, these beers do intend to gush like champagne out of the bottle, so be careful when popping open a bottle. Lastly, I really enjoy my lambic paired with a good aged cheese that provides some serious stink and punch, this makes a great compliment to your Persimmon lambic. The Abv on this beer is unknown.
Color: Quite beautiful. A hazy pale orange straw color with shades of pale dull yellow. This beer leaves behind no lacing at all and the one finger white head that forms after you pour reduces itself to a dime size ring around the glass.
Nose: Great! Nice fruit profile with all the typical lambic features: Oak, barnyard funk, hay, hints of the wild yeast. The persimmon floats in the beer, but its not over powering on the nose.
Palate: Everything you want and need. Tart/sour on the tongue followed by small waves of citrus, grass, hay, and oak. Some lemon and orange peel bring up the rear, but its so welcomed. Very Balanced and drinkable. The carbonation is a bit high, but it doesn't bother me at all.
Finish: Dry and tart. Complex and fruit forward, with a balanced integration of funk and earthiness. This lambic is a success and a total treat.
Rating: 95 out of 100
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