Bacchus – Sekhmet’s Dark Rage Dark Egyptian Ale

« A very special dark brew born from ancient history. This beer is powered by genuine, 4,000-year-old yeast extracted by microbiologists in the USA from Egyptian Middle Kingdom bread dating back to 2010 B.C.E., revived and reawakened for us by the experts at Bluestone Yeast in Melbourne. Our first experiment with this ancient strain was Sekhmet’s Rage—a Pomegranate Red Ale honouring the bloodthirsty goddess who nearly destroyed humanity until she was pacified by a pomegranate red-dyed beer. For this special release, created for and debuting in the Carwyn Cellars Black Box 2026, we have brewed a bolder, higher-octane, Dark Ale edition. Brewed with authentic period ingredients, including pomegranate, carob, dates, juniper berries, hibiscus, and spiced with coriander, it is delightfully tart and fruity with a distinct, ancient funk. » -Bacchus « Herbal and fruity nose, with light aromas like Sage, Apple and Dry Orange Peel. Savoury and sour notes in the palate, not taking from the light roast and dry fruit notes that hold the beer’s core, some light jerky and cassis flavours linger in the palate as you finish. Maybe one of the most rare and unique beers we’ve ever had in any of our boxes! “It tastes like mummy juice”.⁠ » -Carwyn Cellars ⚡️The Black Box 2026 Style / Variety: Dark Egyptian AleRegion: Capalaba, QLD ABV: 10.1% Vol: 375ml