Éphémère (Cranberry)
Poured from a corked and caged 750 ml Fall of 2004 bottle. Massive billowing white sponge head on the pour with intense retention. The body is a hazed reddish hued gold, so lets just call it a cloudy amber to make things simple. Sweet fruity nose, closer to frozen strawberries or raspberries than carnberries. A sugary sweetness can be detected too. The flavour possesses a candy sweetness at first as well, only towards the finish can the wheat and any tartness of cranberry be detected. A bit of spice on the aftertaste. Mouthfeel is light and effervescent, making this a great summer beverage, or a stepping stone for the uninitiated and somewhat wary into the world of Belgians. I'll be picking up a few more of these to share. Not my favorite of the Ephemere's, I actually prefer the peach to the apple, and wasn't very impressed by the cassis. Still, for what it is it works for me.