Une Annee Order of Chaos 2Pk

Une Annee Order of Chaos 2Pk is a two-bottle pack from Une Année's acclaimed Order Out of Chaos series of barrel-aged American wild ales brewed in Niles, Illinois. The series has earned strong community acclaim, with multiple versions carrying a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Untappd across hundreds of reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: Varies by version (6.5%–10.5%)  |  Origin: Niles, Illinois, USA  |  Style: Barrel-Aged American Wild Ale  |  Brewery: Une Année

Production & Heritage

Une Année operates out of Niles, Illinois, specializing in Belgian-inspired and wild-fermented ales. The Order Out of Chaos series is built around blends of strong Belgian-style quads and wild ales aged in Angels Envy port barrels, with each numbered version introducing different fruit or adjunct additions. Version 2, for example, combined a 75% quad and 25% blackberry wild ale blend with additional blackberry purée, while Version 3 swapped in mango wild ale at the same ratio. Version 4 pivoted to an Oud Bruin-style wild ale fermented with chocolate, elderberry, and toasted oak. The series relies on Brettanomyces-driven fermentation to develop the signature tart, funky complexity that ties each release together.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Depending on the version, expect fruit-forward aromatics ranging from dark elderberry and blackberry to tropical guava and peach. A persistent underlying bretty funk and subtle port-barrel vinousness carry through the entire series.

Taste: Entry is bright with pronounced tartness, quickly followed by layered fruit — berry-driven in earlier versions, tropical in later ones. Mid-palate brings depth from barrel aging: toasted oak, port-wine sweetness, and in chocolate-inclusive versions, a subtle cocoa undercurrent. The quad base provides body and malt complexity that balances the sour character.

Finish: The finish is moderately long, anchored by lingering tartness and oak tannin. A final wave of brett-driven earthiness and residual fruit sweetness closes each sip cleanly without cloying.

How to Drink Order of Chaos

Pour into a tulip glass or Belgian snifter at cellar temperature (50–55°F) to let the complex aromatics open up. These wild ales are best appreciated on their own, sipped slowly to track how the flavors shift as the beer warms. For those interested in beer cocktails, a small pour can substitute for lambic in a Brussels Champagne (blended with a lighter golden ale), serve as the sour component in a Berliner Shandy riff with fresh lemon and simple syrup, or anchor a Wild Ale Spritz topped with sparkling water and a citrus twist.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates sour and wild ales
• Side-by-side tasting sessions comparing different barrel-aged expressions
• Pairing with a curated cheese board at an intimate dinner gathering
• Adding to a cellar collection of limited-release American wild ales

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Order of Chaos taste like? The series delivers bold tartness layered with fruit — ranging from elderberry and blackberry to mango and tropical stone fruit depending on the version — over a rich, port-barrel-aged quad base with oak and brett funk.

How does Order of Chaos compare to New Belgium La Folie? Both are American-made sour ales with barrel-aged complexity, but Order of Chaos leans into more aggressive fruit additions and port-barrel character from Angels Envy casks, while La Folie emphasizes a more traditional Flanders-style wood-aged tartness with minimal fruit additions.

Is Order of Chaos good for sipping? Absolutely — the barrel-aged complexity, layered fruit character, and structured acidity make this a contemplative sipping beer best enjoyed slowly from a tulip glass at cellar temperature.

Where is Order of Chaos made? Order of Chaos is brewed by Une Année in Niles, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The brewery focuses on Belgian-inspired and wild-fermented ales.

What foods pair well with Order of Chaos? Aged Gouda or Comté complement the beer's tartness and barrel sweetness. Charcuterie with rich pâté balances the acidity. Duck confit works with the malt depth. Dark chocolate desserts echo the cocoa notes in chocolate-forward versions. Fresh berry tarts mirror the fruit components in the blend.

What sizes does Order of Chaos come in? This product is sold as a two-bottle pack; individual bottles in the series are typically available in 375ml format, standard for American wild ales.

Is Order of Chaos worth the price? Order of Chaos positions as a premium craft wild ale, reflecting the extended barrel-aging process, limited-release nature, and specialized ingredients like Angels Envy port casks and fresh fruit additions — placing it firmly in the upper tier of American sour ales.

Why Order of Chaos?

The Order Out of Chaos series stands apart because of its port-barrel backbone — specifically the use of Angels Envy bourbon port-finished casks — which adds a vinous richness uncommon in most American wild ales. Each numbered version offers a genuinely distinct drinking experience through different fruit and adjunct combinations while maintaining a cohesive identity rooted in Brett fermentation and blended quad base. Community ratings consistently hover at 4.1 out of 5 on Untappd across multiple versions, suggesting reliable quality rather than one-off success. For drinkers who want to explore the intersection of Belgian wild ale tradition and American craft experimentation, this two-pack format provides an accessible entry into one of Illinois' more ambitious sour programs.