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Raspberry Amass

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Lightly funky, fruity and fun: tart raspberry freshness against an estery saison character from heritage grains and plenty of wheat. A blend of mixed-fermentation saisons aged in French and American oak in the Funk Dungeon, with raspberries including some picked from the Funk Dungeon Master's own garden. 5.3 % ABV, 750 ml. It is Brewer Jim Rangeley's domain, producing barrel-aged beers since 2018.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartfunky
fruity
tart
funky
wheat
oak
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with bright raspberry tartness layered against an earthy, slightly funky saison character derived from the mixed fermentation in oak.
also:yeasty,spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raspberry Amass

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent transparency and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright raspberry tartness layered against an earthy, slightly funky saison character derived from the mixed fermentation in oak. Heritage grains and wheat contribute subtle spice and soft grain notes, while the barrel aging imparts gentle vanilla and wood undertones without overwhelming the fruit.

tart raspberryfunky saison characteroak-agedgrain spice

◐ Taste

Fresh raspberry acidity defines the palate entry, playing against the dry, slightly estery saison backbone. Mid-palate reveals complexity from the mixed fermentation—a gentle funk and slight herbal note—balanced by the wheat's soft mouthfeel, while the moderate 28 IBUs provide restrained bitterness that frames rather than dominates.

tart raspberrydryfunky complexitywheat softness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with raspberry tartness lingering alongside a subtle woody dryness from the oak aging. The aftertaste remains clean and slightly herbal, encouraging another sip.

tart finishcrispwoody dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

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What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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