Strawberry Beards Forever
Holy City Brewing
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Editorial Dept.
Fruit Beer
Seasonal
South Carolina
United States
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Berliner Wiess brewed with Strawberries for the Southeastern Beard and Mustache Championships. Tart, clean, with tons of Strawberry.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.50%
IBUs: 11
Served at: (50º)
Hops: EKG
Malts: Pilsner
Judges Review
By Michael McGuire
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
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.
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