Big Village Brewery Practical Joke

Name: Big Village Brewery Practical Joke
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67cb9a3ffd135324d70fa3f6
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.62 (496 reviews)

Mead 17 º

Big Village Brewery

This potent Sack Stone Fruit Melomel presents a masterclass in intensity, weaving the delicate floral notes of Caucasian May honey with a massive infusion of local cherries. At 17% ABV, the sensory experience is defined by a luxurious density and a deep, multi-layered fruit profile. The aroma is dominated by rich, jammy cherry and honeyed sweetness, while the palate delivers a concentrated burst of tart fruit balanced by a significant, smooth alcohol warmth. Its long aging reveals a refined complexity where the honey’s floral nuances play against the bold stone fruit character, finishing with a lingering, sweet, and vinous elegance.

Appearance. Deep garnet to ruby-red with brilliant clarity from extended aging; no head or carbonation (still), featuring heavy legs and high viscosity on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of ripe, dark cherries and cherry preserves; strong floral honey character reminiscent of spring blossoms; noticeable but clean alcohol warmth; no hop or malt aroma.

Taste. Initial impression is a massive wave of sweet honey and tart cherry; flavors of cherry skin and juice are prominent; sweetness is high but countered by natural fruit acidity; no hop bitterness or malt flavors; finish is long, sweet, and intensely fruity with a clean, vinous aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full, viscous, and syrupy body; no carbonation; significant alcohol warmth that is smooth and well-integrated rather than harsh; no astringency from the fruit skins.

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