The Demon King of Friday

Name: The Demon King of Friday
Brand: The Ale Apothecary
Rating: 4.2 (303 reviews)

The Ale Apothecary

Bend, OR

Tavour Rating

4.2

Style

American Wild Ale

ABV

9.12%

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About This Beer

The tiny crew at The Ale Apothecary worked their Wild Ale magic to create this one. They started with a batch of their Minotaur Ale, an already complex and funky brew made with blackberries. Then they blended it with a second spontaneously fermented beer that they crafted solely for this purpose. After aging the blend in wine barrels, they naturally carbonated it by bottle conditioning with a touch of cherry juice.

Tasting Notes

The final product is deeply complex, with multifaceted flavors of stone fruit, bramble berry, lemongrass, and hayloft funk. As the finish settles in, the brew takes a turn towards dark fruit, with nuances of date and plum. A touch of woodiness balances the bright tangy brew as the flavors fade into hints of vanilla.

Tart Tangy Funky Wild

Noteworthy Ingredients

Blackberry Cherry Wine Barrels

Reviews

4.2

303 Ratings

Dubdees

5.0

Absolutely awesome, haven’t had a bad Ale Apothecary yet. I bought 2 but have one away and immediately regretted my life choices

Mikey

4.5

I have no words to describe this beer, because it is so complex. It is so good though. 🍻

Jonlr27

4.25

Tart, hints of the blackberries, and a subtle sweetness from the honey. Lovely wild ale, enjoyed this on a Friday evening as intended. Couldn't even tell it was 9.12%

Frasnori

4.75

I am learning to appreciate wild ales. This was GOOD !

fruitstripe

3.75

Wish I cellared this for a while to let the flavors develop more. Tart with hints of blackberry and honey, but a bit overwhelming vinegar acidity. Mellowed out as it warmed a bit.

Jsmahl

4.5

Truly unbelievable. Deep and rich flavors and the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Razakel

3.75

Tart up front, quickly replaced by black cherry, currants, and a hint of that honey they mention. Lightly dry, funky finish.

james218

4.5

Red wine, sour and earthy cocoa. This is a winner.

seokhyeon

3.5

good sour

darrell185

4.75

the aging takes this to 11. wild ale tart enough to grab your attention with every sip. Wood undercurrents on very prominent wild ale. I’m left wondering how 5 years in bottle would evolve this.

aaron3973

4.75

Ale Apothecary never disappoints but this one is special. The color is beautiful from the wine barrels but so complex and after an extra year in bottle is almost perfect. Tavour please get more of this!

flymoc1

4.0

Ale Apothecary is excellent

zach2412

4.25

bright and punchy sour

SHERB

5.0

wish I bought more

nick3960

4.5

Tart but also tangy. very complex with almost a sweetness to it.