Style: Kombucha (Hard)

ABV: 7.0

87/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 2
Flavor: 16
Mouthfeel: 4

Boochcraft Apple Jasmine

What the brewers say

“Slightly sweet, faintly floral. Apple and lime meld with jasmine for a liquid slice of tart apple pie.”

What our panel thought

“Orange peel, lemon meringue, lime, apple, and green tea in the nose create a clean, fruity, and inviting aroma. The apple flavors are supported by a cinnamon-like spice and a tart, citric acidity that balances the sweet spice. The package comes across like an autumn-spiced version of the style.”

What our editors thought

“Light apple with a fresh structure behind it in the aroma leads into a clean and clever sip with a light herbal backbone.”

Review printed in: Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023) (View All Issues)


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“Ginger and lime jump out of the glass, coming across Moscow mule–like. Spicy ginger notes in the flavor, along with hints of lime and green tea–like bitterness, create a brightness and crispness that support the acidity of the pomegranate. Very clean, but has a low funk. Approachable.”

Jiant Guavamente

“Mint profile pushes to the top of the aromatics with low supporting fresh-tea leaves. Guava is significantly subordinate. Acidified peach and plum flavors blend with hints of lime, ginger, and a black-tea bitterness. Poundable, repeatable.”

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**Aroma:** “Sweet red apple and tart green apple notes with a hint of lemon and a touch of biscuit malt sweetness. Spicy cinnamon notes, as well as a slightly vegetal/herbal character, and aromas of orchard and wet earth.” **Flavor:** “Sweet and tart apple followed by subtle tartness develops into hints of biscuit malt sweetness. The acidity is definitely present, but not particularly sharp or tangy. A dry cidery bitter character contributes some grapefruit and citrus aftertaste. Clean and refreshing.” **Overall:** “Simple by design, this beer is designed for enjoyment but not excessive analysis. The apple and earthy fermentation character makes it taste a bit like a lightly hopped Normandy cider, and the lingering acidity is more pronounced than in the flavor.”

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