Style: Kettle or Quick Sour

ABV: 4.0

89/100
Aroma: 11
Appearance: 2
Flavor: 18
Mouthfeel: 5

Roses by the Stairs Brewing Blackberry-Picking

What the brewers say

“Quick sour with active and mixed culture of Lacto and kveik. Berliner-style with Arizona-grown blackberries.”

What our panel thought

“Bright expression of ripe blackberry, full of earthy hedgerow notes on the nose, hinting at bramble. A deep, satisfying sweetness on the palate, with a malty undertone of bread or pie crust—blackberry tart. Long, dry finish, with distinct tartness balanced by a hint of sweetness.”

What our editors thought

“Sweaty, musty locker-room nose with woody hints of berry. Brighter in the sip, with real fruit and near-dryness that brings out a wine-like berry crispness.”

Review printed in: Best in Beer 2022 (December-January 2023) (View All Issues)


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Roses by the Stairs Brewing Sherri Dear

“Bright red color, inviting curiosity. Aroma of a just-opened bag of Wonder Bread plus passion fruit and papaya. Strong tart, fruity flavor profile: prickly pear, lychee, watermelon. The sour-bread first impression transitions to a fruity aftertaste. Pretty well balanced.”

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