Hill Farmstead — Arthur Puncheon (2022) Oak-Aged

Technische Details

Verkostungsprofil

Arthur Puncheon 2022 is a contemplative evolution of Hill Farmstead’s flagship saison, rested for many months in oak puncheons until it takes on a distinctly vinous character. The nose unfurls with stone fruit, lemon zest and freshly cut hay, leading into a palate where Chardonnay-like oak meets gentle farmhouse funk. Soft acidity carries notes of white wine, chalky minerality and pithy citrus, while the puncheon imparts a rounded, savory depth. Naturally carbonated and unfiltered, it finishes dry and elegant, with lingering oak, orchard fruit and the quiet rusticity of well-tended farmhouse yeast.

Lebensmittel-Paarung

Pair with a aged raw-milk goat cheese or Comté, where the saison’s minerality and oak amplify the cheese’s nutty, crystalline depth. Alternatively, serve alongside roasted chicken with lemon, thyme and root vegetables, allowing the wine-like acidity and stone fruit notes to brighten the dish while the farmhouse funk complements herbal pan juices.

About Hill Farmstead Brewery

Hill Farmstead Brewery was established in 2010 by Shaun Hill in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, nestled in the remote Northeast Kingdom region approximately seventy miles from Burlington. Hill’s brewing journey began with a high school science fair project and evolved through professional experience at Denmark’s Fanø Bryghus and Nørrebro Bryghus before he returned to his family’s farmstead to create one of the world’s most celebrated craft breweries.

The brewery has achieved remarkable acclaim for its uncompromising approach to brewing across multiple styles, with particular distinction in American Pale Ales, IPAs, Porters, and Saisons. This dedication to quality has earned Hill Farmstead an extraordinary record of recognition from the global beer community. RateBeer named it Best New Brewery in the World in 2011, followed by the prestigious title of Best Brewery in the World in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, with a second-place finish in 2013. This sustained excellence reflects Hill Farmstead’s commitment to traditional brewing methods and thoughtful innovation, making it a pilgrimage destination for serious beer enthusiasts worldwide.