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Branch and Blade Brewing Holiday Crisp

Name: Branch and Blade Brewing Holiday Crisp
Brand: Beer
SKU: 671ee22faddf04c41600a558
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (1 reviews)

Sour Ale 6.5 º

Branch And Blade Brewing

This Wild Specialty Beer captures the essence of a holiday dessert, blending a sharp sour base with a lush, pastry-inspired profile. Deep purple and opaque, it leads with an aromatic medley of jammy Blackberry and spiced Apple, supported by the caramel richness of Brown Sugar. The addition of Oats and Non-Dairy Ice Cream creates a remarkably creamy, dessert-like texture that softens the base acidity. On the palate, the tartness of the fruit is balanced by a lingering, cookie-like sweetness, evoking a warm fruit crisp while maintaining the complex fermentation character of a contemporary American wild ale.

Appearance. Pours a deep, opaque purple to burgundy hue with a dense, pink-tinted head. Retention is moderate, leaving slight lacing despite the presence of non-dairy adjuncts.

Aroma. High intensity with prominent notes of stewed blackberries and tart green apple. Underlying layers of brown sugar and vanilla-like creaminess provide a dessert-like foundation, complemented by a sharp, lactic acidity and faint earthy wild yeast character.

Taste. Initial punch of tart blackberry and crisp apple acidity. The mid-palate transitions into a rich, sweet-leaning profile of caramelized brown sugar and bready oats. Bitterness is negligible, allowing the lactic sourness to provide the primary balance. The finish is long and jammy, with a smooth, lingering creaminess.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a silky, creamy texture driven by oats and non-dairy ice cream. Carbonation is moderate. Alcohol warmth is light and well-integrated.

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