This Wild Specialty Beer is a decadent, dessert-inspired sensory experience, pouring with the heavy, viscous consistency of a fresh fruit smoothie. Intense aromas of sun-ripened blueberries and bright, zesty lemon dominate the nose, softened by the aromatic warmth of Mexican Vanilla Bean. The palate is defined by a vivid interplay of jammy fruit sweetness and a sharp, refreshing lactic acidity, all supported by a rich, bready foundation reminiscent of Wild Crumb Bakery fruit tart crusts. The addition of lactose ensures a creamy, coating texture that harmonizes with the bold fruit puree, resulting in a lush, pastry-like profile that remains vibrant despite its significant weight and complexity.
Appearance.Opaque and deeply pigmented, displaying a rich, saturated violet to midnight-purple hue. It features a dense, pulpy, pink-tinted head with moderate retention and significant smoothie-like lacing on the glass due to the exceptionally high fruit solids.
Aroma.High intensity aromatics of fresh blueberry compote and sharp lemon oil. A prominent creamy sweetness from Mexican Vanilla Bean melds with a doughy, buttery malt character suggestive of baked pastry crust. Subtle lactic tartness provides a clean, bright edge without significant funky esters.
Taste.A burst of juicy blueberry and tart lemon curd dominates the initial impression. The mid-palate reveals a complex sweetness from lactose and vanilla, transitioning into a bready, biscuit-like flavor from the tart crust infusion. The acidity is firm but balanced by the residual fruit sugars, leading to a lingering, fruit-saturated finish that remains clean.
Mouthfeel.Very full-bodied and viscous with a thick, smoothie-like texture and significant creaminess. Carbonation is moderate to low, providing just enough lift to the heavy, coating palate. A gentle alcohol warmth is present, well-integrated into the lush, lactose-driven mouthfeel.
Smoothie Style Sour ale with copious amounts of Blueberry and Lemon Puree, nearly 2.5lbs per gallon ...before being conditioned on Mexican Vanilla Bean