Paid In Diamonds - Cabernet 2020

Poured this after a long week and the mixed fermentation gives it this wild, tangy depth that I wasn't expecting from a beer. The Cabernet skins leave a dry, grapey finish that lingers just right. Already grabbed another bottle before the June date rolls around.

The way the Cabernet skins come through after the foeder age is wild—it's like a red wine and a farmhouse ale had a very good baby. That five-grain base gives it enough body to handle the grape character without turning jammy. I'd buy another bottle just for the complexity.

The foeder aging really shows—it's got that smooth, oaky depth you’d expect from something far more expensive, and the Cabernet skins add a tart, wine-like finish that lingers nicely. I cracked it open on a warm evening and it paired beautifully with a sharp cheese plate. Will definitely buy again b