The Bruery Terreux Annuel

Anniversary vertical! (1/3) — Starting to go through some verticals in the cellar, and thought the Terreux anniversary beers were a good place to start! The '18 has developed a dry, nondescript, almost leathery aroma, portending Flanders red notes on the palate. Sure enough, the cherry I remember has subsided into über-dry, roasty sour akin to an oude bruin, with a finish that's bone dry and leaves few bourbon barrel remnants in its wake. Very palatable and complex, but aging …

One of the brews I brought to enjoy on our Disney family reunion! This has been sitting in the bottle for nearly a year and a half, and the age has really helped it evolve nicely. The initial aroma has plenty of funk, with an initial taste that leans heavily into oaky, Flanders-esque leathery notes. That quickly gives way to dark berry, which adds a nice fruitiness, but that sweetness comes to a rapid halt as the swallow has a …