Bruery Terreux Frucht Boysenberry (2017) Berliner Weisse at 4.5% ABV (C$18.99 at Oak & Vine, 750 ml, packaged on 28-Dec-2016, acquired 27-Mar-2017, reviewed 15-Feb-2018)
Appearance: clear ruby with one fat finger of fizzy purplish head diminishing gradually to nothing, no lacing. (4/5) Aroma: field berries, lactic, wheat, light funk. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high tart, low bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-high carbonation, off-dry tart finish. (4/5)
No surprises that this one is quite similar to others in the Frucht lineup, and the underlying beer is definitely reminiscent of their Frederick H. Berliner Weisse (but without the slight band-aid I noted in that one). However, this one in particular has a decent field berry aroma that works well with the wheat. Still pretty danged tart, though, to the point of being just slightly unbalanced. Decent, but not one you’d want to get too Frucht up on. (Hah! I kill me!) (16/20)
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