Sierra Nevada / The Bruery Beer Camp Across the World: Raspberry Sundae Fruit / Vegetable Beer at 8% ABV | 10 IBU (US$2.15 at Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House, 355 ml, packaged on 20-Apr-2017, acquired 21-Jun-2017, reviewed 21-Jun-2017)
Appearance: clear pale to medium amber with one finger of creamy ivory head diminishing rapidly to a thin cap, soapy moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: vanilla, raspberry, cream, light burnt rubber/bandaid. (4/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate tart, low bitter. (6/10) Medium slightly slick body, moderate carbonation, moderate duration warming finish. (3/5)
Meh-tastic at best. I’m getting a very unwelcome burnt rubber/band-aid note that, while not overwhelming, is certainly off-putting. It seems to diminish after a bit – or maybe that’s just the 8% ABV working its magic? It’s not terrible overall, and I find myself warming to it as it progresses, but that initial off-note impression is hard to shake. Not to mention, the sweetness level is far beyond where I prefer things to be. It would probably be an exaggeration to call this a train wreck or a dumpster fire, but it’s not even close to the best either of these breweries has to offer. (11/20)
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