Bear & Boar Sakura

Name: Bear & Boar Sakura
Brand: Beer
SKU: 691c5c031603da4398ac55ea
Rating: 3.56 (561 reviews)

Fruit Beer 5 º 7 IBU

Bear and Boar

Bear & Boar Sakura is an evocative Fruit Beer that celebrates the transition into spring with a focus on fresh stone fruit character. The profile is led by the bright, unmistakable aroma of tart cherries, harmonizing with a delicate floral essence reminiscent of cherry blossoms. Built on a clean, unobtrusive malt base, the beer offers a soft, cracker-like foundation that allows the fruit to take center stage. Despite its description as a light dessert beer, it maintains a balanced palate where natural cherry sweetness meets a refreshing, crisp acidity. The finish is remarkably clean and effervescent, capturing the fleeting beauty of the Sakura season in a highly drinkable form.

Appearance. Pours a vibrant, translucent pinkish-red to light ruby (SRM 8–12 depending on fruit density) with a frothy, pale pink head that shows moderate retention and fine lacing. Clarity is generally good, though a slight natural fruit haze may be present.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity characterized by fresh, juicy cherries and a subtle floral, perfume-like quality. The malt aroma is low, providing just a hint of bready sweetness. Hop aroma is nearly absent, allowing the fruit to dominate without interference from herbal or spicy notes. Fermentation is clean with no significant esters.

Taste. The initial impression is a burst of natural cherry flavor that avoids medicinal qualities. Malt flavor is low and grainy-sweet, acting as a canvas for the fruit. Hop bitterness is very low, providing just enough structure to prevent the beer from being cloying. The cherry provides a light tartness that balances the fruit's natural sugars. The finish is medium-dry and clean, with a lingering, pleasant stone fruit aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a refreshing, somewhat spritzy carbonation. Alcohol warmth is absent. There is a very slight, smooth creaminess, but the overall impression is one of lightness. No significant tannin or astringency from the fruit skins is perceived.

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