Dankhouse Feelin' Berry Good

“Dark pink pour with an off-pink head. Tart, fresh aroma—ripe blackberries atop blackberry jam with a doughy malt backbone. The fruit overshadows the base beer but delivers on a full flavor explosion. Sweet fruit finish with a touch of astringency and nice level of acidity. Balanced, yet leaning sweet. Simple and well-made.”

Nose is full of pear, honey, very light oak, a touch of mint, and mild funk. Then the beer changes gears, and the flavor has a completely different character with the grape beginning to show its face. Sourness is medium and bright and plays well with the grapes. Low funk. Very drinkable and yet very complex.

**Aroma:** “Very fruity, with notes of cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, tied up with a grapefruit hops aroma. The fruitiness seems more like a flavored tea, and the color is beautiful. A sweet note of Jolly Roger candy, floral qualities, and a dank, earthy background.” **Flavor:** “The resinous hops dominate the first impression, letting the berry come through in the swallow. The blackberry flavors integrate well with the citrusy hops notes, coming through as jammy. Combined with the bready and cracker malt, it’s like berry jam spread on a biscuit. Finishes dry, with berry on the aftertaste.” **Overall:** “The blackberries aren’t the focal point of this beer, but the brewer made the beer better with their presence. The malt, the hops, and the berries add a layer of complexity that is not often seen in most fruited IPAs. Without the fruit, the beer wouldn’t likely be as good as it is.”