methusalem

Methuselah from Freigeist Bierkultur is another example of tried and tested beers that have been forgotten over the centuries. The strong beer is a so-called Adambier. This style of beer comes from Dortmund and is similar to Belgian beers: it is strong, dark, slightly sour and really rich at 10.0% alcohol content. In the past, the beer was brewed with smoke-dried malt and stored in wooden barrels for a while after the fermentation process. This process sometimes took several years and resulted in a beer that tasted smoky, savory and full of character. Adambier enjoyed great popularity in the 18th century, and Freigeist Beer Culture wants to follow suit.

Methuselah flows into the glass in a cloudy mahogany tone and shows ruby red reflections when the light hits it. A small, slightly tinted foam crowns the beer and at the same time exudes a fantastic scent: soft caramel, roasted nuts, smoked malt and herbs combine to create a symphony of dark notes. In terms of taste, the beer delivers what the scent promises. Full-bodied and rich, it bathes the palate with a palette of roasted aromas. Caramel, freshly baked sourdough bread, roasted malt and nuts are accompanied by a subtle acidity. The finish is malty and sweet. Otherwise, the beer is less sweet than the scent suggests.

Methuselah is an exceptionally successful aromatic play of smoky malt notes and impresses with its unusual acidity.

A complex beer that's fun!