DeGarde Brewing Roseberry
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What the brewers say
“A farmhouse wild ale aged in oak with blackberries and rosemary.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Full of dark berry and herbs. The fruit comes across as dark cherry, raspberry, maybe a hint of blackberry. The herb is clearly rosemary and full, slightly smoky.”
Flavor: “The fruit here is more cherry than blackberry but without the sweetness—this one tastes like it fully attenuated. The rosemary is rich. Moderately low sweetness with intense acidity. It’s a musty base sour, nicely done, and the lingering resinous herbal notes add depth.”
Overall: “Some might find the rosemary a bit over the top, but the rosemary is surprisingly balanced with the berry flavor. It’s an interesting and crazy drinkable beer, with a great fruit and herb combo that plays well with the base beer. While it’s dry, the berries add a perception of sweetness that softens the impact without affecting drinkability. It’s good sip after sip.”
