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Black & Blue Tart

Boxing Bear Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Berry Sour · One of 1 Berry Sours in hopIQ

Boxing Bear's kettle sour with blackberry and blueberry — bright tart fruit up front, a light body that stays refreshing rather than syrupy, a clean finish that doesn't linger. The New Mexico summer beer, done with fruit as the point rather than a bolt-on. Black & Blue is the sour side of the brewery's core.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Berry Sour.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
sour
Distinctive notes
berry
dark fruit
Hop character
floral
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FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Sours

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black & Blue Tart

Appearance

Deep garnet to black in the glass, translucent at the edges when held to light. Fine carbonation rises steadily, building a modest tan head that settles to a thin collar. The body carries subtle haze from fruit solids, characteristic of a kettle sour fermentation.

deep garnettranslucent edgesfine carbonationmodest head

Aroma

Bright blackberry and blueberry lead immediately, with tart berry compote notes dominating the nose. Beneath the fruit sits a delicate floral undertone and soft acidity that suggests the sour character without overwhelming. No significant malt or hop aroma; the fruit is the point.

blackberry, blueberrytart fruit compotedelicate floralclean acidity

Taste

Berry fruit arrives first—dark berry sweetness balanced against bright tartness that defines the entry. Mid-palate remains light and clean, the acidity keeping everything refreshing without turning thin or astringent. Gentle fruit sweetness and mild residual dryness finish together, with no harsh edges or lingering bitterness.

bright berry tartnesslight, clean palatebalanced sweetnessno astringency

Finish

The finish is short and dry, the tart fruit fading cleanly without hanging in the aftertaste. Refreshment persists as the dominant sensation.

clean, short finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Black & Blue Tart

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 Black & Blue Tart

About Berry Sour

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Berry Sour?

Berry Sour is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Berry Sour

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same berry, fruity, tart character as Black & Blue Tart will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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