Defiant Grand Cru

Cask at the Blind Tiger, labeled Contessa. Light orange color, mostly opaque, and no head. Aroma of fruit, berries, both sweet and tart. The flavor started out a little tart (maybe lime mixed with fruit), and a twiggy blueberry flavor followed. The finish was slightly grainy malt along with the tartness that stayed on the palate.

a tulip at the brewery then a growler taken out. Hazy orange in color with a medium off white head. Aroma is pretty fruity- orange zest, pineapple, pear and spicy with some vanilla. Taste is orange, pear, passion fruit...light to moderately spicy. Medium bodied with a creamy mouthfeel. Yeast character was very bright considering this beer was over a year and a half old. Malt character shows light notes of oxidation, but that is a very minor complaint. I really enjoyed this.