Judge’s Review: 93 Rating – Peaceful Groove by New Realm Brewing

Fruit Beer | Year-Round | USA

By James Link

Judges Rating: 93
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 38
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 18

Peaceful Groove by New Realm Brewing was judged as Category 29A, Fruit Beer, per the 2021 Beer Judge Certification Program guidelines.
A potpourri of fruity aromatics is immediately perceived in the aroma. Pineapple dominates and is accompanied by a complexity of other fruits with a hint of wheat.
The beer pours pale yellow in color with a slight haze, which appears to emanate from fruit pectins alongside a substantial white head that fell off quickly.
Fruitiness evident in the aroma also dominates the flavor profile. The non-aggressive base malt and restrained hop character allows the fruity flavors to manifest themselves in pleasant fashion.
The body was thin as is the case with many malted wheat-based beers with no astringency or alcoholic bite.
The fruity character noted in the aroma and flavor here were not artificially created and helped keep it from becoming overly sweet and unbalanced. Kudos to the brewer.