Varvar Brew Winter Orchard

Name: Varvar Brew Winter Orchard
Brand: Beer
SKU: 678fbf151603dae318c3b10e
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.85 (142 reviews)

Fruit Beer 5.5 º 5 IBU

Varvar Brew

This golden holiday ale from Varvar Brew captures a rustic harvest profile, leading with the aromatic charm of farm-grown apples and quince. The sensory experience is anchored by a comforting base reminiscent of shortbread cookies, providing a delicate, biscuity malt foundation. As a Fruit Beer, it masterfully integrates the essence of late-season orchard fruits, offering notes of macerated apple skin and a floral, pear-like lift from the quince. A refreshing, light tartness cleanses the palate, ensuring the fruit character remains bright rather than cloying. It is a harmonious marriage of bready malt and vibrant, autumnal fruit esters, delivering a sophisticated take on a seasonal offering.

Appearance. Gold to deep gold (SRM 5–7) with a creamy, white head showing moderate retention. Clarity is generally clear, though a faint, natural haze from the whole fruit additions may be present.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity apple and quince aromatics, suggesting macerated fruit and floral skins. The malt character is distinct, providing a bready, biscuity scent like shortbread cookies. Low hop aroma and a clean fermentation profile with minimal esters beyond the fruit.

Taste. Initial impression of crisp apple and tangy quince provides a refreshing fruit character. The malt backbone is biscuity and toasted, reinforcing the shortbread notes. Bitterness is low, allowing the fruit’s natural acidity to drive the balance. The finish is clean and slightly tart with a lingering hint of orchard fruit.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with moderate to high carbonation that enhances the refreshing acidity. Alcohol warmth is very low and well-integrated. A faint, pleasant tannic astringency from the quince adds structure to the finish.

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