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Coolship Cerise

Allagash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Wild Ale · One of 18 Wild Ales in hopIQ

Coolship Cerise, first released in December 2011, is Allagash's spontaneously fermented beer aged on Maine-grown Montmorency and Balaton cherries. The wort gathers wild yeast as it cools in the open coolship, then ferments and develops in oak wine barrels for up to two years before two pounds of cherries per gallon are added. It pours pale red to ruby. Fresh sour cherry leads, rounded out by pie spice, oak and a hint of apricot, with lemon and a light earthy funk underneath; the profile is tart, crisp and dry.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Wild Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
sour
tart
fruity
funky
Distinctive notes
oak
spicy
peach
Hop character
earthycitrusy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coolship Cerise

◎ Appearance

Coolship Cerise presents a pale red to ruby hue, translucent and clean, reflecting its extended barrel aging and careful fruit integration. The head forms as a delicate, persistent foam with fine adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to its spontaneous fermentation heritage.

pale red to rubytranslucentfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by vibrant fresh sour cherry, supported by warm pie spice and vanilla-touched oak from extended barrel contact. Beneath lies a subtle stone-fruit note of apricot and a light earthy, funky undertone characteristic of wild yeast fermentation. Lemon zest adds brightness to the overall aromatic profile.

sour cherry, prominentoak, vanilla noteswild yeast funkcitrus edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens tart and crisp, with sour cherry at the fore, then unfolds through pie spice warmth and a whisper of apricot in the mid-palate. Oak provides subtle structure and dryness, while the underlying lactic acidity and gentle earthiness maintain complexity without sharpness. Bitterness is minimal, allowing fruit and fermentation character to dominate.

tart, dry finishcherry-forwardbalanced acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with sour cherry and lemon notes fading gradually into a dry, slightly earthy aftertaste. The overall impression is refreshing and food-friendly, with no harsh edges.

drylingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coolship Cerise

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Coolship Cerise

About Wild Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Wild Ale?

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Finding a similar Wild Ale

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