My memory tells me that this one made it into the house via choice of The Wife, which makes sense since I do not often purchase fruit beers on my own to take home for whatever reason. Short of a few pumpkin brews in the next few months I do not foresee much in the way of fruit or vegetable beers coming home until well after the first of the year. I am definitely ready for some of the heavier fall and winter seasonals that will be coming soon.
This turned out to be pretty refreshing and a very easy drinking beer, though it probably should be at 4% ABV. The Wife enjoyed it quite a lot, as my notes indicate that she gave it an A.
Now for this Friday . . .
Brewery: Eel River Brewing Co. (Scotia, CA)
Name: Açai Berry Wheat
Style: Fruit Beer (based on American Wheat?)
ABV: 4.00%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass. $4.49 for a 22 ounce bottle. USDA Organic and Certified Organic by CCOF.
Aroma: Low, but prominent berry aroma with a bit of grainy sweetness.
Appearance: Pale golden color (honey-like). One finger, frothy, white head with decent retention leaving no trail. Very clear with tons of small rising bubbles visible.
Flavor: Low grainy flavor with a faint fruit/berry character underneath and some very slight sharpness at the finish. Not strong overall flavor profile, but nothing bad either.
Mouthfeel: Light body with a moderate to high level of carbonation that gives a little bite. Slightly creamy and pretty crisp.
Overall Impressions: Not great, but not bad . . . especially with my mixed results/feelings on organic beers in the past. Would drink well ice cold sitting under the sun somewhere. Does this qualify as getting some antioxidants?!
Grade: B-(ish)
Eel River Brewing Co. - Acai Berry Wheat
A close up.
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