Gold Medal for the Ghost
Bruz Beers is proud to share that our Ghost in the Wood tart saison has taken a gold medal at the 2025 Colorado Brewers Cup in the Sour Beers category!
Bruz decided a while back to age our traditional spelt saison in one of our large oak fouders. The results were amazing! Over time, the wooden vessel has acquired more funky and sour characteristics. The wild aromas and flavors come not just from the classic ingredients, but also from the ethereal spirit that resides in the wood of the fouder. This “ghost” in the wood inspired our name for this unique and very special Saison.
A Wild Symphony of Aromas and Flavors
Ghost in the Wood is golden amber and clear, with a dense white head. Its aroma exhibits notes of tart fruits—tangerines, strawberries and peaches. On the palate, its flavors are fruit-forward with citrus and tart apricots. Its sturdy malt backbone of heirloom wheat and local barley is balanced by noble hops and hints of wild yeast. Fouder-aging infuses the beer with pleasant touches of oak, funk and acidity. Its gentle, natural sourness, crisp carbonation and dry finish make Ghost in the Wood a highly drinkable take on a classic Belgian style.
Limited Bottling – Perfect for Laying Down
Ghost in the Wood is available on draft and in limited-edition 500-milliliter bottles at both Bruz taprooms – 67th & Pecos and at Colfax and York. If you want a beer that will age and develop over time, a bottle of Ghost in the Wood is hard to beat!
