What's a Coolship?
Using a centuries-old Belgian brewing tradition, we're able to achieve a complex, and delicious, style of beer with the help of wild yeast floating in the Maine air.
How We Brew Coolship Beer
Coolship Red
Spontaneously Fermented Ale Aged on Raspberries
This blend of spontaneously fermented beer is aged on local raspberries. We begin brewing Coolship Red with Pilsner malt, 40% raw wheat, and aged whole-leaf hops. The unfermented wort is then transferred to a large shallow pan called a coolship, which allows the hot wort to mingle with wild yeast and souring microbiota in the Maine air. After fermenting and aging in French oak wine barrels for over two years, we add raspberries and let it rest for an additional four to five months. The finished beer is bright red in color with an aroma of raspberry and oak. Its raspberry-forward flavor is balanced by notes of light funk, apricot, and a tart, dry finish.
5.6% ABV
KEY DETAILS
Grains: Pilsner Malt, Raw Wheat
Hops: Aged Whole-Leaf Hops
Spices/Other: Fresh Raspberries
Yeast: Wild
Serving Temp: 40-50°F
Ideal Within: Four years
Suggested Pour Size: 12 oz. Chalice
