Garage Project - Mountain Call

Answer the call of the mountains with something wonderfully wild! Mountain Call is an extraordinary 7.2% foeder-aged sour ale from Wellington's endlessly inventive Garage Project, combining the fascinating complexity of mixed fermentation with the distinctive character of traditional smoked tea. Fermented using the brewery's unique house culture and matured in oak foeders, this remarkable creation is infused with premium Lapsang Souchong tea, introducing an intriguing combination of delicate smoke, fragrant pine resin and subtle dried fruit notes. The result is a beautifully unconventional farmhouse ale that takes inspiration from the natural world and transforms it into something genuinely special.

Mountain Call delivers an enticing aromatic combination of gentle woodsmoke, fragrant tea leaves, earthy oak and delicate orchard fruit. The Lapsang Souchong contributes its unmistakable smoky character, reminiscent of smouldering pinewood and freshly brewed black tea, while the mixed fermentation introduces layers of rustic complexity and vibrant acidity. On the palate, expect refreshing citrus tartness, subtle dried logan fruit, gentle tannins and beautifully integrated smoke, all supported by the nuanced woody character of extended foeder maturation.

Complex, elegant and wonderfully distinctive, Mountain Call achieves a fascinating balance between lively sourness, delicate smoke and sophisticated tea character. The finish is pleasantly dry and refreshing, with lingering pine resin, gentle oak tannins and a subtle whisper of smoky black tea. An exceptional choice for adventurous drinkers who appreciate the artistry of wild fermentation and the wonderfully unexpected possibilities of experimental brewing.