Madtree Brewing Shade

“Hints of apple peel and blackberry vodka in the aroma. Pie comes through nicely in the flavor. Balance is more toward the sour and tart, but it still works.”

Ripe blackberry nose with additional layers of oak and cherries atop an underlying barnyard Brett character. Well-balanced mouthfeel. Initial jammy berry flavor quickly overtaken by strong oak, which becomes dominant. A wood beer with fruit flavor.

**Aroma:** “A very muted aroma, with a touch of raspberry and floral notes, including green apple, with not a lot of fermentation character. The light earthiness and leather notes lend some complexity. The nice, bright acidity is reminiscent of yogurt mixed with a healthy amount of raspberry jam and honey.” **Flavor:** “Light raspberry up front with a hint of tart funk to support, but very subtle and muted. A nice honey-like sweetness and fruitiness are expertly balanced with the complex acidity. The body is very light and thin, with a soft malt note, and a slight buttery/nutty finish.” **Overall:** “The fruit is subtle and restrained, allowing the fermentation character to come through. There is a complexity in the base beer and sourness that only serves to accentuate the fruit.”