Magic Road Guilty Pleasure

Name: Magic Road Guilty Pleasure
Brand: Beer
SKU: 636c3c32fc85340d4a531dcc
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.87 (144 reviews)

Sour Ale 5.5 º

Magic Road
Hayb

Magic Road Guilty Pleasure is a sophisticated Wild Specialty Beer that harmonizes the vibrant, tart essence of Blueberries with the nuanced, roasted profile of Speciality Brazilian Coffee. This collaboration with Hayb delivers a striking sensory profile where the rustic, funky character of wild fermentation serves as a canvas for the dark fruit and cocoa-like coffee notes. The Blueberries provide a bright acidity and tannic depth, while the Speciality Brazilian Coffee contributes aromas of toasted nuts and chocolate. It is a bold, multi-layered ale where the savory roast and jammy fruit interact seamlessly against a backdrop of moderate lactic sourness and earthy Brettanomyces.

Appearance. Deep indigo to dark purple hue with a hazy, nearly opaque clarity; features a dense, creamy, pink-tinted head with moderate retention and light lacing.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics featuring prominent jammy blueberry and dark fruit skin; distinct notes of Speciality Brazilian Coffee offering milk chocolate, hazelnut, and soft roast; supported by a funky wild character of leather, damp earth, and a clean lactic tartness.

Taste. Initial burst of tart blueberry and bright lactic acidity; the mid-palate introduces smooth, low-acid coffee flavors with hints of cocoa and toasted grain. Hop bitterness is low, allowing fruit tannins and roasted coffee to provide structure. The finish is dry and lingering with a complex interplay of berry esters and earthy funk.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture; moderate carbonation provides a crisp lift against the fruit density; a light tannic astringency from the fruit skins enhances the dry perception; minimal alcohol warmth.

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