The word "lavieren" has several meanings, both figuratively and literally. On the one hand, it is borrowed from old seafaring language and describes a sailing technique in which one sails or tacks in a zigzag pattern against the direction of the wind. But it can also be seen figuratively and mean that one achieves something despite all adversities and skillfully weaves through. Lavieren is also a technique in the visual arts in which contours are blurred with a wet brush and it also refers to painting with watercolors or water colors.
We’re not sure which of the word meanings the Atelier Vrai brewery is referring to in the title of its beer of the same name, but while we ponder, we like to open a can of Lavieren and let the cold-hopped Double New England IPA melt on our tongues.
The Bamberg creation is based on a triad of barley, oat and wheat malt, which gives the brew a wonderfully grippy, velvety-soft and creamy texture. The hop varieties HBC 630, Nelson Sauvin and HBC 1019 are responsible for the juicy notes of white grapes, pink guava and dry wine. The green gold creates a skilful balance between soft sweetness, fruity acidity and dry bitterness; the impressive 7.4% alcohol content rounds off the play of aromas with fire and verve.
Blech.BrutWater, barley malt, wheat malt, oat malt , hops, yeast
