Deep Ellum Play Date
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What the brewers say
“Play Date is a juicy ale with notes of sun-kissed fruit, lemon, citrus, and melon. We start with our iconic Dallas Blonde as the base and ferment it to dryness with Medjool dates; the earthy tea presence of the dates plays well with the acidity to create an ale that is truly free-spirited and unique in character.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Peachy and apricoty fruit flavor, with a bit of tropical fruit and lemon and lime. Light acidity, with some toasty malt character and a touch of hops.”
Flavor: “A mix of peach, cherry, and maybe plum add some soft fruit flavor with just enough acidity to keep this from being jammy. Something spicy like nutmeg is added to the mix, coupled with a tartness that doesn’t linger. Low hops add a light tropical-fruit note, with some tannic and hoppy bitterness in the finish. Wheaty malt backbone that balances, with a finish that doesn’t linger.”
Overall: “Lots of fruit flavor that’s very satisfying, like fruity SweeTarts. Full-bodied, soft and agreeable, and a nice base beer with a surprising malt backbone. A bit on the sweet side, with a ghost of acidity that balances a little sweet and a little tart.”
