Blindhouse Beer Company
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Blindhouse beers are focused on mixed-culture fermentation in the Saison tradition. What does this mean? Mixed-culture refers to fermentation with multiple strains of yeast and bacteria. Native yeasts surround us everywhere, from floating in the ambient air to covering the leaves of plants, petals of flowers and skins of various fruits growing in the wild. At Blindhouse, we harness these yeasts and use them to create complex expressions of the microflora Southwest Virginia has to offer. Saison, French for "season" is a notoriously hard-to-define style but to us, it means making every effort to brew with the abundance each season has to offer.
The resulting beers contain layers of classic Belgian Saison esters, floral and fruity aromatics and delicate acidity. They are mostly low to moderate in alcohol and are often refermented with local fruits, such as wine grapes, peaches, cherries and others. These beers are meant to be sessionable; enjoyed over a meal with friends and family. Their beauty is in their nuanced simplicity, which pairs well with food and conversation but are also worth talking about themselves.
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