Sudwerk Brewing Co. Raspberry Beret
What the brewers say
“Non-blended Flanders Red.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “A bit of raspberry, but a lot of chocolate malt. Roasty and toasty. A bit of caramel. Intense tartness from the raspberry with a toasted malty background.”
Flavor: “Chocolate malt is in the forefront with raspberry just behind it. Well-blended raspberry and toasted malt character with a moderately acidic and tannic finish. Complexity from the wild fermentation provides some nice Brett funk without being overpowering. Some toasty light caramel and bready malt in the background. Tart dry tannic finish with a touch of sour.”
Overall: “Nice raspberry flavor that is complemented by the malt and the tart, slightly sour finish. The malt complexity seems to lean heavily on roasted malts, which—combined with the acidity—make it a bit acrid. The combination of tart and dark fruits makes this beer worth tasting to tease out all the various flavors.”
