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Douglas Fir Brandy by Clear Creek

Douglas Fir Brandy by Clear Creek

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Grape and pear brandy with Douglas Fir buds.

Inspired by an obscure Alsatian distillate called Eau de Vie de Bourgeons de Sapin, Steve McCarthy worked on developing the perfect Oregon version of a tree spirit, an Eau de Vie of Douglas Fir, for ten years. This eau de vie is made from an infusion of the springtime buds of Douglas fir picked by hand into clear brandy, which is then re-distilled and re-infused with more buds.

Finally, it’s strained and bottled. The green color and complex fresh flavor are from the Douglas Fir buds. No artificial colors or flavors are added.

The springtime buds of Douglas Fir trees are picked from an organic Oregon tree farm on the base of Mt. Hood. No additives, including sulfites, are used.

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Clear Creek Apple Brandy Aged 2 Years

Clear Creek Apple Brandy Aged 2 Years

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

An eau de vie de pomme aged two years in Limousin oak. The result is a smooth brandy with notes of caramel, vanilla, and a hint of spice, complemented by the local apples’ natural sweetness.

 

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Pear Brandy by Clear Creek

Pear Brandy by Clear Creek

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

This is classic eau de vie de poire. We use Williams (Bartlett) pears from our own orchards in Parkdale, Oregon. We crush and ferment the whole pear and then distill the pure fruit mash in our German-made pot stills. It takes about 20 pounds of pears to make one 750ml bottle of Pear Brandy.  This is still our best product and our best seller.  The pear nose is intense, the taste is strong, but pure, and the aftertaste is clean with a surprisingly strong hint of pear.  In warmer parts of the country and in the summer, it should be served chilled.

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