Keeping Pomaces

New from the Funk Dungeon and released in celebration of Sheffield Wine Week, Keeping Pomaces is a fusion of grain and grape, barrel and brett, teamwork and time. 

This beer began life as a heritage saison, brewed using historic Plumage Archer barley and UK grown Olicana hops, aged in our Funk Dungeon in ex-wine French Oak barrels. We then blended this base onto the pomace of beautiful English Pinot Noir grapes, grown organically by Matt Gregory on his vineyard in in the Leicestershire Wolds, handpicked and gently pressed by nomadic winemaker and storyteller Paris Barghchi, and collected immediately after pressing by our Funk Dungeon brewer Jim, on the maiden voyage of our Kangoo minivan! 

The result is a true expression of English terroir, with each ingredient given space to flourish by the varied producers involved in bringing this to your glass, all sharing an ethos of low intervention, natural yeast and the utmost care and respect. Expect an elegant acidity with flavours of tart, crunchy apple and sharp raspberry sherbet, combined with jammy redcurrant and plum. Earthy undertones of rich oaky tannins and subtle herbal notes from the hops bring balance, before a lick of sweet vanilla ensures a clean and rounded overall finish. 

Simultaneously complex and delicate, Keeping Pomaces is an adventurous beer that feels comfortable in the liminal space where wild fermentation and wine become friends. Unfined and unfiltered with a natural haze, 5.9%, vegan friendly and as with all of our beers, gluten free. Available now in keg and 750ml bottle. Delicious to sip on its own, or pair with a creamy cheese, a summery salad or a berry coulis topped panna cotta.