Showing posts with label black currant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black currant. Show all posts

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Number Twelve Cider House Black Market

Number Twelve Cider House Black Market. Black Currant cider
"Reinvent tradition." "Creating distinctive ciders that celebrate the fruit, the growers, and cider drinkers alike."
6.1 % ABV. Number Twelve Cider House, Minneapolis, MN.

Clear, bright crimson coloring, no head (naturally).

In the nose: Quite tart. Bold berry flavors. Quite fruity.

In the mouth: Tartness kicks it off, accompanied by berry & grape flavors, tons of tannins. Crisp, dry, tart, and delicious. Hey, I'd drink this again.

BLACK MARKET
Tasting Notes: Rich, jammy aroma, crisp black currant
Apples: Chestnut Crab, Connell Red, Cortland, Fireside, Honeycrisp, Regent, (Black Currant)
ABV 6.1%

Friday, September 27, 2019

Backpocket Dry-Hopped Pucker Up Right Meow

Backpocket Dry-Hopped Pucker Up Right Meow. A Tart-sour beer that's powerful enough for a human, and approved by a cat with a raygun.

4.5 % ABV. 13 IBU.
Backpocket Brewing, Coralville, Iowa.
Keep the good things close. Iowa Born. Iowa Brewed. Backpocket Beer is German-inspired and hand-crafted right here in Iowa. We strive to provide Iowans with world-class beer.

Clouded, bright crimson color, slim white/pinkish head.

In the nose: Tart and fruity. Cherries and more, with hops popping in between. Hops are clearly in the driver's seat now, keeping the sweetness away, and sour in control.

In the mouth: Sweetness, fruit and tart takes command from minute one. Bright berries and cherries, juicy, pulpy.  Cherries and black current in a tart, tasty treat. I'm liking it. Lightish bodied, easy drinker. Good sour, fruity ale and you can drink it.

Originak fruited sour ale, huge drip of simcoe, amarillo and chinook hops help balance oht this beer. Tart red cherry and black current puree.

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