it’s a gusher! and like a boozy Orval: hazy yellow-orange-brown body with similar highlight--only brighter; general qualities--light vinegar, light acidity, light alcohol, light sweetness, medium bitterness, medium sourness; flavors or aromas noted--wood, rice, orange, cherry, alcohol; good brew.

Bottle marked X.7.10.2. This was a gusher, foaming out of the bottle immediately after the cap was removed. The bottle had not been agitated at all, so this was not a good sign. Needless to say, the white head over the cloudy pinkish orange pour was huge, foamy, and collapsed quickly. Aroma was funky, sour with some woody fragrances, leather, and a distinctly sour character. I don’t know what a sake cask smells like, but this reminded me of Brett. Medium body, tart and acidic, leaving the palate clean. There was some fruitiness in the flavor, and the sourness and bitterness was aggressive and came on quickly. I can’t help but think that this was infected. I’m not anxious to try another, but I probably will, as I cannot imagine that that this is what it is supposed to be.

Interesting and different type of beer. The appearance is an attractive color of orange, hazy, with a strong off-white head. The aroma is very unique; I sense something akin to a sour ale, but I get unmistakable sake, and oak. The flavor is of rice, sake - a little sour. The wood comes through in this as well. The mouthfeel is a little thick and oily. The finish is a bit sour, with a mild hop bite, fairly clean finish. This is a unique and enjoyable beer. I wouldn’t make it a staple, but I enjoyed trying it.

This copper ale poured with a thin beige head and a sour aroma. There is an intense caramel malt base with an equally intense hop bitterness, and a slightly sour finish that tastes likes sake.

This one is way too poweful for my tastes. It has a very sour and tart finish that almost makes this beer undrinkable. I never has sake before, but after tasting this beer it will not be on the top of my list.