Notes from the Brewers:
“We’ve had a good time exploring the brewing possibilities outside of the standard beer styles,” said Mark Ruedrich, Brewmaster and President. “Grand Cru doesn’t fit neatly into any established category. We brew it exclusively with Pils malt with an addition of agave nectar in the kettle. The beer is then fermented with the same Belgian yeast that we use to ferment Le Merle. It’s subtle, complex and lightly hopped with a deceptive 12.5% ABV, and aging it in oak gives this unique beer an extra dimension. The result is really champagne-like.”
A gratis sample bottle from Mr. Brian, and yes, the result is very champagne-like. Grand Cru pours a brilliant golden color, with abundant carbonation. There's a lot going on here: the distinct Belgian yeasts come out right away, and you can actually discern the agave behind it. On the back of the tongue the bourbon overtones start to hit...and then you realize...this is some serious beer here.
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