{"product_id":"skin-contact","title":"Skin Contact","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSkin Contact — Sour with Ull de Llebre Grape Skins — Cyclic Beer Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most fascinating beers from \u003cstrong\u003eCyclic Beer Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a brewery-farm in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) that also produces wonderful craft wines. In Italy, we might almost call it an IGA (Italian Grape Ale), but the Catalan producers prefer to simply define it as \u003cem\u003e“Sour with grape skins”\u003c\/em\u003e. Skin Contact is one of those beers that embody the two souls of the Farm — beer and wine — and does so with great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe technique: Sour + Saison + Ull de Llebre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is born from a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of two distinct components: a \u003cstrong\u003eSour\u003c\/strong\u003e beer that undergoes contact with the \u003cstrong\u003eskins of Ull de Llebre grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Catalan Tempranillo) and a \u003cstrong\u003emixed fermentation Saison\u003c\/strong\u003e aged in barrel. The \u003cstrong\u003eUll de Llebre\u003c\/strong\u003e — literally “hare’s eye” in Catalan — is the local name for Tempranillo, the most important grape variety in Catalonia: its skins impart tannins, color, and red fruit aromas to the Sour beer during maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour with grape skins \/ Grape Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ull de Llebre (Catalan Tempranillo) — skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of Sour on grape skins + mixed fermentation Saison in barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine glass or tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclic Beer Farm — Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose it is complex and layered: the \u003cstrong\u003eUll de Llebre skins\u003c\/strong\u003e bring notes of red fruit, fine tannins, and a wine-like complexity, while the barrel-aged Saison adds funky, earthy, and cellar notes. On the palate it is highly complex and equally drinkable: the acidity of the Sour blends with the tannic structure of the grape in a fascinating and unexpected balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Skin Contact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUll de Llebre (Catalan Tempranillo)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most important grape variety in Catalonia in beer: a unique and authentic connection to Cyclic’s wine-growing territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe two souls of Cyclic\u003c\/strong\u003e — beer and wine together: only a brewery that also produces craft wines could create something so elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of two components\u003c\/strong\u003e — complexity born from the assembly: each component contributes its unique character\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most interesting projects in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cyclic Beer Farm is a European reference for farmhouse beers and unconventional fermentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and aged cheeses, structured red meats, Catalan tapas, red fruit desserts. Perfect as a tasting beer or for an important after-dinner drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Skin Contact online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping within 24-48h throughout Italy. Sour with Ull de Llebre, barrel-aged Saison, Barcelona: the beer that tastes like wine. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cyclic-beer-farm\"\u003eDiscover all Cyclic Beer Farm beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cyclic Beer Farm","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 75 cl","offer_id":54905875497336,"sku":"POU.49","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/cyclic_skincontact.webp?v=1771422097","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/skin-contact","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}