Strangers Brewing Co Bramble Pie reimagines the Saison as a harvest-inspired treat. Fragrant Scottish blackberries lead the profile, offering a tart, dark fruit depth that integrates with the spicy, peppery fermentation of the farmhouse yeast. Warm infusions of ginger and cinnamon provide a cozy, aromatic spice layer, while the addition of lactose provides a smooth, creamy sweetness that tempers the style's traditional bone-dry finish. The result is a balanced, rustic ale that captures the essence of an autumn dessert through its fruit-forward character and effervescent delivery, maintaining a refreshing qualities despite the dessert-like ingredients.
Appearance.Deep ruby-tinged amber with a slight haze from the fruit addition. Topped by a dense, pink-tinted ivory head with excellent retention and Belgian lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity featuring a mix of ripe blackberries, earthy ginger, and woody cinnamon. Underlying notes of peppery yeast phenols and a subtle, grainy malt character with a hint of creaminess.
Taste.An initial tartness from the blackberries transitions into a soft, grainy malt mid-palate. Ginger and cinnamon provide a persistent spicy complexity that complements the peppery yeast esters. The finish is uniquely creamy and off-dry due to lactose, leaving a lingering impression of spiced fruit. Bitterness is moderate and well-balanced.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a noticeably creamy, smooth texture from the lactose. High carbonation provides an effervescent, lively mouthfeel that keeps the fruit and spice from feeling heavy or cloying.
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