Amalgam Brewing Blushing Star

Musty mushroom funk, bordering on umami, with leather, oak, vanilla, wet hay, lemon, slate. That mineral emerges more in the flavor, but the acidity is a bit much. Dry, puckering finish. Barrel-funky, sour, but enjoyable.

“Sweet berry notes coupled with hints of orange creamsicle, brown sugar, vanilla. In the flavor, a bold acidic and tart punch of blackberry and currant.”

__Aroma:__ “Nice wit character: orange peel, light phenols, floral hibiscus seems to be there and fits in nicely. There’s a sweet undertone too, tied to the hibiscus, as well as some toasty malt and graham cracker.” __Flavor:__ “Although it is refreshing and clean, the flavor doesn’t quite live up to the nose. The fruity pomegranate berry character is nice with some sweetness and fruit notes. It has a delicate tartness and the hibiscus adds depth and works well with the berries.” __Overall:__ “Beautiful nose, tolerable flavor. An interesting mix of tart pomegranate and high carbonation with an underlying wheat note. Herbal is in the middle and quickly dissipates into the aftertaste.”