Strawberry Beards Forever

Fruit Beer | Seasonal | United States

By Michael McGuire

Judges Rating: 92
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 37
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 18

Strawberry Beards Forever by Holy City Brewing is a strawberry-infused Berliner Weisse and was judged as a Fruit Beer (BJCP sub-style 29A). It poured pink and cloudy into the glass, with a fizzy white head with modest retention.
The aroma featured intense berry and more mild sour and caramel notes. The flavor profile was dominated by strawberry jam-like and lactic sour notes up front and high fizzy carbonation kept the palate lively throughout. There was a mild sour finish at the end.
Overall this light-bodied, low alcohol and well-balanced beer was highly drinkable especially on a warm spring or summer afternoon.  It is a worthy American addition to the Berliner Weisse family.