Deer Bear Cherry Pie

Name: Deer Bear Cherry Pie
Brand: Beer
SKU: 691c8cf81603da2598cc5057
Rating: 3.59 (890 reviews)

Fruit Lambic 3.5 º

Deer Bear

Deer Bear Cherry Pie is a sessionable Wild Specialty Beer that masterfully captures its dessert namesake. Infused with Polish cherry juice, the sensory experience begins with a vibrant, tart stone fruit punch, balanced by the creamy sweetness of lactose and fragrant vanilla. The influence of sherry oloroso oak chips introduces sophisticated layers of dried fruit and toasted wood, tempering the acidity. While the ABV is a delicate 3.5%, the combination of wild fermentation tang and pastry-inspired ingredients creates a multi-dimensional profile. It is a harmonious blend of sharp lactic sourness, rich cherry esters, and a lingering, nutty wood character that evokes a traditional cherry pie.

Appearance. Deep ruby to garnet red; the head is a light pink with moderate retention and delicate lacing. Clarity is slightly hazy due to the inclusion of fruit juice and lactose.

Aroma. High intensity, dominated by bright, tart Polish cherries. Complementary notes of sweet vanilla and a creamy, milk-sugar character follow. The wild fermentation provides a clean lactic sourness and very faint earthy funk, while the sherry oloroso oak chips add a subtle nuttiness and dried fruit complexity.

Taste. Initial impression is a sharp, refreshing cherry tartness that immediately transitions into a smooth mid-palate of vanilla and cream. Malt flavor is low, providing just a hint of doughy bread. Hop bitterness is negligible. The finish is balanced between fruity acidity and a lingering sweetness from the lactose, with a subtle tannic grip and woody sherry note on the back end.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body, appearing fuller than the 3.5% ABV would suggest due to the lactose. Carbonation is moderate. No alcohol warmth. The texture is notably creamy and smooth, with a slight puckering astringency from the cherry skins and oak.

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