This Fruit Beer, built on a luscious Milk NEIPA base, explodes with a vibrant sensory interplay of tartness and creaminess. A hefty addition of raspberry and blackcurrant puree creates a bold, jammy profile that dominates the palate. The El Dorado hops provide a delicate tropical backdrop of pineapple and melon, harmonizing with the berries rather than competing for bitterness. Brewed with wheat and oats, the mouthfeel is exceptionally silky, further smoothed by milk sugar. An acidic mash provides a crisp, refreshing counterpoint to the dessert-like richness, resulting in a dangerously drinkable and complex fruit-forward experience.
Appearance.A vibrant, hazy deep pink to ruby-red hue, reminiscent of crushed berries. It supports a thick, persistent pale pink head with dense lacing and excellent retention.
Aroma.High intensity; immediate notes of fresh raspberry and earthy blackcurrant puree. Subtle tropical undertones of pear and watermelon from the El Dorado hops emerge, backed by a soft, milky sweetness and a hint of grainy wheat.
Taste.Initial tartness from the fruit and acidic mash is quickly balanced by a creamy, lactose-driven sweetness. Raspberry and blackcurrant flavors are punchy and authentic. Hop bitterness is very low, allowing the fruit and soft malt character of oats and wheat to shine. The finish is clean yet lingering with a jammy fruit aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a remarkably silky, creamy texture from the milk sugar and oats. Carbonation is moderate, and alcohol warmth is well-hidden. Smooth on the palate with no fruit-skin astringency.