85
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Windsor, CA
What Our Editors Thought
A gorgeous pink foam leaps from the glass while the nose delivers cherry notes with hints of rose, cantaloupe, and linen. Thoughtful, yet quirky and unexpected. The sip is full, with a medium acidity, bold tart and sweet cherry notes, light funky minerality, and a subtle Brett bitterness that ramps up in the finish.
What Our Panel Thought
Deep garnet with a solid pink head. Muted cherry and cherry-skin aroma. Light leathery funk and butter. Low grainy, biscuit malt. Simple, but solid, cherry flavor pairs well with a subtle, balanced sourness. A light funk adds bitterness to round out a soft, subtle complexity.
What the Brewers Say
Base beer is 100 percent spontaneously fermented beer with 2 pounds of local cherries per gallon of beer.
Review printed in: Brewing Craft Classics (Feb-Mar 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 13, 2020