Pechish Woods - Cisco Brewers Inc.

ptykozoon

California

2.95/5  rDev -28.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Pours yellow, not much head or lacing.

Bits of peach, zesty lemon peel. Faint.

Acidity, not enough peaches, lemon tang and that's about it.

Lots of carbonation.

A strong dissapointment and thus continues my search for a good peach sour. This needs more peaches, less carbonation, a bit more complexity and a touch of funk. Very boring beer sadly. Don't know if Monomoy Kriek (drastically better) utilizes the same base beer, but this example reveals the shallow depths of it.

Serving type: bottle

06-21-2011 03:05:27 | More by ptykozoon

sweemzander

Illinois

3.28/5  rDev -21%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

750mL corked and caged bottle poured into a stemmed glass. Got this in a trade awhile ago, but I cannot remember from whom.. Thank you though!

(A)- Pours a pale straw yellow color. Produced some white froth that dissipated quickly. Some lace.

(S)- A dry, primarily oaky white grape profile with a hint of peach and lemon tartness. Kinda has a spicy seasoning-like smell as it warms.

(T)- Similar to the smell in almost every way. A fruity white grape and peach tartness with some spicy notes and bits of oak.

(M)- A nice carbonation level. I can see the oak and fruit in this, but its all almost separated from each other (thin?). I think the oak and bugs came together to create that weird spice note (Taco's?)[Thanks Todd :p].

(D)- Not bad. A decent basic wild ale, but the peach flavor I was expecting was rather muted. That and the spicy note is kinda odd, but this still drinks well on this hot day.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2011 01:49:04 | More by sweemzander

HopHead84

California

3.3/5  rDev -20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

8/13/2011

Bottle shared by Chris, thanks!

A: Light blond with a white head.

S: Sugary peach with pretty strong apricot notes. I know, it's a peach beer, but there is a lot of apricot. Light oak. Lactic and sugary.

T: Peach and sugary apricots. Quite sweet and lactic. Lightly tart. Finishes simple with lingering oak and a touch of acetone.

M: Light body with medium carbonation.

Overall: Nice aroma with a somewhat strange flavor. 

Serving type: bottle

08-14-2011 17:16:56 | More by HopHead84

SpeedwayJim

New York

3.4/5  rDev -18.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a Cantillon tulip. Shared with schen9303.

Pours a nice 2 finger fine white head with decent retention. Beer is a clear, pale goldenrod. Lacing is spotty with no stick but decent legs. Above average for the color.

Nose is sweet peach puree, some sweet spice, cane sugar, and some musty cobweb. Decently aromatic but missing any sort of robust fruit flavor or funk. A bit strange.

Opens sweet peach. Slightly tart in the middle. Some cane sugar lingers behind sour peaches. End is slightly wheaty and berlingerweisse-like. Finishes tart with a dry, peach skin finish. Decent but pretty bland overall.

Light bodied with ample carbonation. Prickly and slightly dry in the mouth and oily and smooth going down. Finish is dry with a puckering finish. Nice and light.

This beer can only really be described as conservative. Flavor is nice but very soft and mellow. Decent but without any real character and pretty plain overall. I'd revisit this one but not at the price point.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2011 01:54:38 | More by SpeedwayJim

callmescraps

Massachusetts

3.45/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This is something to wind down. Been looking forward to it. I miss the funk.

Appearance- Very light straw color, with a very thin white head on a vigorous pour.

Smell- Nice and tart. Some white wine, grape, apricot. A nice barnyard funk. My hopes are being raised. Plenty of peach. Very nice.

Taste- Very nice fruity peach up front. A nice tingle, white wine, grapes, some apricot. Very nice. Oh wait, then it becomes a buttered popcorn bomb. Damn, the finish is just not doing it. It tastes like a Jelly Belly buttered popcorn one, for real. It's hard to ignore. Very disappointing, and can't be ignored. It mellows out to a more vinous finish. Almost a coconut thing going on. Ah, wish this would be better.

Mouthfeel- Totally appropriate, nice and crisp.

Overall- I'm sorry, the buttered popcorn is really a problem. It should be much better than this. Ugh, disappointing as hell. I'll finish it, with a little help, mostly to avoid pouring a pretty pricey beer down the drain. I should have gone with the Kriek.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2011 02:31:43 | More by callmescraps

steve8robin

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Decided to grab a bottle of this and give it a try. 750ml bottles...

A: A murky very bright golden color with a small white head that fades very quickly to nothing. Ok.

S: A light malty scent with a mild lemon tartness in the middle. Some lemongrass on the backend. Decent.

T: A mild green tea type flavor quickly drowned by tart lemon with a hint of maltiness. I don't really get any peach. Maybe a slight bit hidden on the back. Decent.

M: Medium body with a hard carbonation. A tart, bittering finish. Decent.

O: All in all, this is an ok brew. Not a heavy sour brew. A slight lemon tartness. I don't really get a whole lot of peach at all myself. Many better brews in the style. Not worth hunting down.

Serving type: bottle

07-10-2011 00:32:29 | More by steve8robin

drabmuh

Maryland

3.53/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle shared by bmanning, thanks! Beer is yellow to white, really hazy with a lazy head.

Aroma of lactic mild acetic with a lot of tropical fruit.

Beer is thin and quite fruity with a grainy harsh finish. It is dry and thin with some lactic oakiness in the middle. It was fine but not as great as I hoped. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2011 15:50:40 | More by drabmuh

womencantsail

California

3.6/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks for sharing this beer, Richard.

Pours a pale yellow color with a white head. Smells like peaches, so a good start. That's pretty much all it smells like, though. Sort of watery on the nose, maybe a light lactic note, maybe some grass. The flavor has a rather intense peach flavor which is slightly sweet as well as tart. A good lemony bite and a hint of straw and grass. Sort of a simple wild ale. The body is light and the carbonation is moderate.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2012 06:14:25 | More by womencantsail

AleWatcher

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Shared by DrewBa while we sat in my basemt watching 28 Days Later. Oreo gently caressed my thigh while scratching at his beard with a playful gleam in his eye....

A pale clear and light yellow body has very little head, no lace, and virtually no legs.
Smells like peachy-o candies. Yep. Artificial peach flavor comes on strong... Like canned peaches in heavy syrup... Hmmmm, surprisingly, this works, but not entirely...
The flavor is just as I expected: super sweet peaches, possibly artificial flavoring. Very sweet. The beer has a decent tart turn and some pleasant sourness at the finish.
Overall, this is really a one-trick pony... And I can persauded to love those if they pull off their trick to perfection--- this one falls just short of that goal.

This isn't unpleasant, but it certainly isn't the best sour I've come across. I'd take Eric's Ale over this in all possible aspects.

Serving type: bottle

06-25-2011 05:13:50 | More by AleWatcher

russwbeck

Virginia

3.78/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The beer pours clear yellow with a nice white head. The lacing is very nice, but the retention isn't great. The smell is very much the best part. Floral, fruity, and funky. Sweetness from the peach, some lemon and funk, and a slight acidity are all noted on the taste. A bit ordinary, but with some peach at the end. The body is light, the taste is tart, and the finish is crisp. Overall it is pretty ordinary. Different and new but not great.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2011 18:30:35 | More by russwbeck

Sean9689

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bottle into Darkness snifter. Thanks, Jason!

A - Pours a light yellow color, white fizzy carbonation, slight bubbles.

S - A nice dose of light peaches, slightly sweet, bready.

T - Mostly like a peach water with carbonation. Minimal funk, tart, or sour notes. Slight sweetness in there as well.

M - Light, crisp and refreshing, easy to drink, dry finish.

O - A decent wild that I did enjoy, however, not amongst the higher rated peach sours I've had. We drank a peach sour homebrew right next to this one and this beer lost, easily (good job, JW).

Serving type: bottle

07-12-2011 15:50:13 | More by Sean9689

KickInTheChalice

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 750 mL caged and corked bottle into a tulip.

Appearance: Pechish pours a very cloudy golden straw color with champagne edges. A white foam sits on top and eventually just clings to the edge of the glass.

Smell: The aroma is fantastic. This smells like peach yogurt, smooth and slightly sour, with a little funk lurking in the background.

Taste: The flavor is slightly sour peaches to start, with the sour flavor growing throughout the sip and peaking at the end, leaving a little bit of lemon behind. Not really much funk here. A little bit of apricot or tangerine, but that may be a stretch.

Mouthfeel: When I first sip this, I could be fooled into thinking this has a fuller than medium body, but it dries out and even gets a little bit watery at the end. Tart and acidic enough to make me salivate but not pucker my lips.

Overall: Drinking this was enjoyable, and the aroma in particular was fantastic. Having only one flavor and not much depth takes away from any desire to revisit this beer though.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2011 02:00:39 | More by KickInTheChalice

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.88/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Tim's bottle, thanks for sharing. The white wine version of the woods, Dark Woods being the red wine. So this is the more drinkable one though not as much depth. A moderate head on a very yellow body. Carbonation is right there. Very easy drinking despite sourness, peachy and poached pear in the finish. A fuller mouthfeel. Nice one.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2012 05:06:21 | More by northyorksammy

birchstick

Missouri

3.9/5  rDev -6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a pale yellow color with a decent looking creamy head that dissipates. Nose is cinnamon mixed with peaches. Taste starts off with citric notes that are pushed aside by some peache flavors. Some cinnamon is mixed in with the rest of the flavors. Finishes with some nice peach flavors. Finishes a little dry. Pretty nice peach wild ale in my glass. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2012 02:48:26 | More by birchstick

rudzud

Massachusetts

3.93/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Picked up at Julio's. I really want a good peach beer, and so far DFH Festina Peche is the only one that really delivered.

A - Poured into my Duvel tulip a crystal clear light straw colour with a very fizzy one finger head that very quickly faded leaving a white halo and hardly any side lacing.

S - That first wiff is sweet peaches followed by the typical Cisco wild ale notes and some better oak notes. Smells nice.

T - Lots of the tart, sour brett flavors that one gets with a wild ale. Then, at the end the nice peach flavors come into play. There are some sweet, fresh peach tastes. Really want something mor ein your face though...

M - Its not bad. Fairly carbonated, but still on the low side like the other Cisco wilds I've had.

O - Overall, its one of the Cisco wilds that I wasnt truely disappointed with. Still not really worth the $18.99 it cost me; I'd much rather have a DFH Festina Peche even though thats not a wild.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2011 04:49:28 | More by rudzud

Hojaminbag

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pechish has a bright yellow body with a fizzy white head that billows briefly before disappearing completely.

The aroma is very nice, with a sweet, fruity peach scent to it that is very pleasant. Beneath the peach is an array of wild yeast characteristics, with acidic sourness and a ton of tartness.

The peach flavors are still alive in Pechish, but they aren't as powerful as in the aroma, or quite as powerful as I would have liked. Maybe I should have cracked this one open sooner, as it has hung around in my cellar for a while now. The peach flavors lead off, and what is there is nice and juicy. Next comes a lacto-type sourness that is sharp but not overwhelming. Underneath the initial sourness is a funky, hay type flavor that I would guess is brett, but I have no idea if there is actually brett in here. Whatever is producing that flavor, it is very nice, and adds some complexity to this beer. The malt is pale and adds the slightest hint of sweetness, but it really is in the background.

The acidity and sourness add a slight puckering feel, and the body is somewhere between light and medium. The carbonation is a touch too low, but not a serious problem.

Peaches and wild yeast seem to be a great match, and this one is solidly executed. I love the layers of yeast, and the juicy peach flavors that are there are nice. I wish there was more peach, but I think that I have to crack this one when it's fresh if I want some powerful peach flavors. I hope Cisco releases another batch of this one.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2011 15:57:17 | More by Hojaminbag

DCon

Missouri

3.93/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed a 1 PT. 9.4 FL.OZ. bottle of this w/ CurtisMcArthur in Nashville, TN. Poured from the Orange/Yellow labeled bottle w/ trees on it into a 12oz Jackie O's Snifter Glass. Has no freshness/bottle date.

Aroma- A light green tea but noticeable character pops out first. Then a easy going peach note pops out. Very subtle.

Appearance- Pours a .5 finger head that dies right off the bat. Has a bright lemon colored body, maybe a light peach similarity. Light suds are left behind.

Flavor- Subtle peach flavored candy hits the mouth first and has a light acidic background. A bit of musk whooshes over and very nice for the style!

Mouthfeel- Light Bodied, Highest Carbonation, Puckers quite a bit on the finish, and has a musky peach finish on the palate. Great mouthfeel!

Overall Impression- This brew started off very above average but then the mouthfeel made it happen! Highly recommend picking up a bottle of this if given the opportunity. Fresh candied peaches with tons of character left afterwards.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2012 22:11:09 | More by DCon

Huhzubendah

District of Columbia

3.95/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottle shared by bmanning. Thanks Ben!

The beer is yellow and slightly hazy. The head is small, leaving sparse lacing. The aroma is primarily of funky peaches, with additional scents of tropical fruit, grain, and subtle floral notes. The flavor is refreshing and light, with a mild acetic finish. Peaches shine through nicely without being overpowering. Mild oak barrel presence. The body is a bit thin. This was enjoyable and easy to drink. I would have it again.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2011 19:06:35 | More by Huhzubendah

portia99

Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml bottle poured into a Bruery tulip.

A - Pours a clear and very pale golden yellow color. A thin finger of fizzy soda-like head comes and goes quickly leaving behind a ginger ale like appearance with fizzy carbonation streams rising thru the glass to the surface.

S - Peaches, mild funk, lactic tartness, lemons, a bit of spice (maybe coriander?). Smells light and crisp.

T - Pretty peachy up front, cinnamon and nutmeg, lactic sourness of medium intensity. Quite fruity with the spices kicking in on the swallow and into the aftertaste.

M - Thin but not watery, strong carbonation that is very prickly and fizzy...very soda-like. Alcohol is undetectable and this is very easy drinking. Great warm weather beer.

O - This is quite an enjoyable beer on a hot day. Fruity, crisp, mostly dry beer with a good healthy carbonation to propel it. Not my favorite of the Woods series, but a very good beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2011 17:15:23 | More by portia99

scottfrie

California

3.98/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml bottle into Portsmouth snifter. Thanks for both, SneezyAchew. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a lightly hazy light straw color with a finger of short lived white head that faded into a faint collar. Not much lace was left.
S: I get notes of wood, oak, dry funk, light citrus and sweet peach. Straw and a hint of feet and sweet fruits come through as well.
T: Not a much peach came through at first (as the nose) but as the beer approached room temperature I thought it became a lot fruitier. I also get flavors of earthy straw and ambiguous citrus. The finish has notes of feet and the aftertaste is sweetish.
M: Clean and refreshing mouthfeel, lightly tart, not much acid, and dry.
O: Clean, refreshing and fruity. Not too tart and definitely easy to drink. Thanks again Mike.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2012 00:31:11 | More by scottfrie

perrymarcus

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml bottle served in an oversized wineglass

pours a hazy, pale yellow while yielding a short-lived 3/4" white head. a bit of patchy lacing evident.

nose offers peach, a bit of funk, and some tartness. more or less what i was expecting on that front.

flavor follows the aroma closely with a light peach presence to blend with the tartness (though not overly tart) and moderate-to-light degree of funk. tasty and refreshing, though not the transcendent taste i was hoping for.

light bodied with medium-low carbonation.

overall, this was good. i'm admittedly not the biggest fan of sours, but i enjoyed this take on the wild ale - very approachable for anyone just getting into the style, and a great summery brew.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2011 01:22:52 | More by perrymarcus

chugalug06

Colorado

4/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A - Yellow color with white and orange hues. Cloudy and mildy "frost bitten". No head to speak of, or lacing. For a Sour, slightly under average, at best.

S - Smells like "Jelly Belly" Buttered Popcorn... Lots of peach that turns interesting. Smells like a bit like a margarita... There's lots of sour funk too...

T - Very mellow peach. Nice smooth sour flavor. One of the more unique sours i've had. Awesome brew. Very different from the scent.

M - Awesome carbonation! A+. Very dry and slight bitterness.

O - Exactly what I was looking for in this brew. Brilliant work Cisco. A must try if you can find one... I would love to try this brew again, and again, and again. Thanks for the swap AndyAvalanche.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2011 04:52:55 | More by chugalug06

djeucalyptus

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

pours the color of clarified butter, clear on the first pour. a brilliant white two-finger head fizzles away to a thin lacy cap that leaves minimal lacing.

aroma of peaches, tart fruit, a bit of bready yeastiness and honey. sweet, tart, fruit. smells delicious. hints of funkiness and flowers.

taste is complexly fruity and tart. peachy, fairly pronounced vinegar-esque tartness. reminds me of a few of the RR sours in profile. complex funkiness accentuated by a fresh peachiness.

mouth is light and crisp with ample carbonation and an awesome drying finish that is still almost a bit creamy. works perfectly.

all in all, an impressive brew indeed. more tart than I was anticipating, but delicious. the peach is a nice addition, and all in all, it pulls together as a complex yet refined brew. big thanks to jmu500 for this one!

Serving type: bottle

07-26-2011 21:05:26 | More by djeucalyptus

antlerwrestler19

Nebraska

4/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Traded with nas5755 for a couple bottles of this, thanks Nick!

Pours a pretty cloudy golden haze with a very minimal head that fades almost instantly - no retention or lacing at all, small bubbles continuously rise from the bottom. Smells tart like overly ripe peaches, green grapes, no real showing of malt or hops here. The taste is of sweet sour nectarines, white peach, slightest woody earth tones - really tangy and pleasantly sour. This is a light bodied beer with carbonation that bounces around in the mouth - very drinkable. Split this one with the girlfriend and we both thoroughly enjoyed it, glad I have another bottle to enjoy this great beer again.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 02:29:26 | More by antlerwrestler19

BenZ

Virginia

4/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This seemed to be very much like a peach-infused traditional berliner weise. I'm having a hard time picking up any oak notes, and the peach is subtle (this was stored in the refrigerator since purchased). Lot's of lactic acid and a tiny bit of funk. Very thin, champagne like. A very fancy older brother of festina peche.

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2011 22:44:14 | More by BenZ