Wander Beyond Brewing Forest Stroll

Name: Wander Beyond Brewing Forest Stroll
Brand: Beer
SKU: 623aebb51603da4075e7e80c
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.83 (233 reviews)

Fruit Beer 12 º

Wander Beyond Brewing

This Fruit Beer, designed as an Imperial Smoothie, presents a decadent, dessert-like experience, merging vibrant fruit and vegetable additions with a massive 12% base. Distinctive zesty orange citrus dominates the nose, supported by an unusual yet harmonious earthy sweetness from a significant addition of carrot. The grist, heavy with oats and wheat, provides a dense, bready foundation enhanced by the silky, unfermented sweetness of lactose. Despite the high alcohol content, the warmth is remarkably well-integrated, supporting the lush, adjunct-forward profile. It balances the bright acidity of the orange against the rich, velvety texture of a smoothie, creating a complex, indulgent sensory experience.

Appearance. Opaque and dense, resembling fresh juice with a deep, vibrant orange-amber hue (approx. 10-12 SRM). Pours with a thin, creamy, light-orange tinted head that shows moderate retention and oily lacing.

Aroma. High intensity orange zest and pulpy citrus immediately greet the nose. Underlying notes of earthy, sweet carrot provide a unique vegetal complexity. The malt profile offers scents of raw dough and cream from the lactose, with a clean, noticeable warming ethanol presence and no detectable hop aroma.

Taste. Initial impression is a burst of sweet orange juice followed by a rich, savory carrot depth. The lactose provides a persistent sugary coating that balances the fruit acidity. Hop bitterness is very low, allowing the oat and wheat breadiness to shine. The finish is long and sweet with a lingering orange creamsicle character and pleasant alcohol warmth.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and highly viscous, bordering on chewy. Carbonation is moderate-low to enhance the smoothie-like texture. Significant alcohol warmth is present but smooth, contributing to a rich, velvety, and creamy mouthfeel without any harsh astringency.

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