Press Hard Seltzer Blackberry Hibiscus

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.

“A healthy dose of extract-like lemon and berry—raspberry, strawberry, blackberry—in the aroma. Summer slushy sweetness. The initial berry tartness quickly fades into a rather sweet body that creates an impression of fullness.”

Aroma: “Cocoa butter, vanilla, macadamia nuts, and sugar cookie. Plenty of sweet booze with more coconut, oak, and filberts coming on at the end. A candy beer for sure.” Flavor: “Super-sweet pastry beer, indeed. Nice malt sweetness, all caramel and toasted toffee. Cocoa is there, and the nuts. Some woodiness. Noticeable bourbon heat. Borderline too sweet/cloying.” Overall: “Sweet and nutty with some nice vanilla and caramel bourbon- derived notes. On the verge of too sweet and a bit boozy. Definitely a beer to share because a little bit goes a long way.”