Cyclic Skin Contact

Cyclic Skin Contact is a sour craft beer with the soul of wine. Made from a prolonged maceration with Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) grape skins, this beer spends 11 months evolving on a sour base, then integrates with a barrel-aged Saison. The result is a complex and elegant beer, with a vinous character, refreshing, fruity and light, perfect for curious palates looking for different experiences in every sip.

Characteristics:

Style: Wine Ale

Alcohol Content: 6% ABV

Serving Temperature: 8 ºC – 12 ºC

Color (EBC): 15-20 EBC – Orange amber with reddish reflections

Bitterness (IBU): 15 IBU – Very mild, acidity as the main feature

Character, Flavor, Aromas:

On the nose it offers notes of red fruits, fermented grape, wood and subtle earthy nuances. On the palate it is delicate, with a balance between natural acidity, the fruity touch of the grape skins and the light body of the Saison. Dry, mineral and refreshing finish, with a profile reminiscent of carbonic maceration wines or the freshest pét-nat.

Culinary pairing:

An excellent accompaniment to Mediterranean dishes such as carpaccios, goat cheeses, salads with fruits, seafood paellas or baked fish. It also pairs very well with mild Asian cuisine, such as sashimi, dim sum or Thai salads.

A hybrid beer between brewing and winemaking, perfect for discovering new sensations in the world of mixed fermentations.