Side Project Brewing Blueberry Flanders

Soft nose of tangerine, white grape, lemon, pineapple, subtle grain, light crackery malt—nothing strong, but citrus-forward. Nuanced, moderate acidity, lightly fruity with hints of watermelon, citrus, with a juicy quality.

__Aroma:__ “Moderate sour and dark fruit aroma with rich, jammy fruity notes of cherry and light malt sweetness. A bit of wet hay and barnyard funk. A little chocolate.” __Flavor:__ “Cherry comes through stronger in the flavor along with raspberry, cranberry, and a bit of currant. Notes of lactic tartness hit on the tongue, with some sweetness of cherries and tartness that carry through the taste. Some acidic notes carry through on the back. Some funk. There is a nice body to this sour. Some light sweet chocolate notes add some body. Finishes slightly sweet with some tartness that leads to a fairly dry finish. Light spiciness (all-spice or clove) in the middle of the sip with a touch of sweetness. Moderate carbonation helps bring out the sourness in the cherries.” __Overall:__ “Sour cherries with light sweetness during the sip that transitions into a dry, sour cherry finish. This beer is sweet but not overly sweet. There is a nice cherry flavor with some good acidity and tartness that add complexity.Bold, sweet, and sour—there must be a large dose of fresh Schaerbeek cherries.”

**Aroma:** “Moderately strong blackberry with light red wine, big cherry, and light coconut notes. Obvious but not overpowering sourness. Earthy woody _Brett_ funk comes in as the beer warms.” **Flavor:** “Bubbly blackberry juiciness, light jammy and wine notes, with big _Brett_ sharpness. High tartness up front with moderate carbonation to back it up and moderately strong tannins. Tobacco, plums, leather, and berries come together to deliver a firm backbone for the tart notes to follow. The sourness complements but does not overpower the intense fruit flavor.” **Overall:** “This is a fruit-dominated beer. Big blackberry throughout with touches of cherry, wine notes, and jam and even light barrel characteristics, such as coconut, that pop up through the berries and _Brett._ The acidity pairs well with the depth of fruit flavors that form the backbone of this beer. There is a subtle low sweetness that is quite nice while contrasting with the high sourness. As it warms, it opens up to a nice berry note.”