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An Embrace

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Vibrant acidity intertwines with deep, jammy notes of red and blackcurrant: tart, refreshing and drying, with a gentle tannic edge, complex and fruit-forward. The chuckleberry is a bright, characterful cross of redcurrant, gooseberry and jostaberry. This 5.5% wild ale is one of Cloudwater's annual Barrel Project releases.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartberry
sour
tart
berry
fruity
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with bright red and blackcurrant fruit, underpinned by a subtle tart acidity that invites further investigation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for An Embrace

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, revealing the beer's delicate structure. A modest, creamy head forms and disperses quickly, leaving sparse lacing. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that supports the wine-like presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright red and blackcurrant fruit, underpinned by a subtle tart acidity that invites further investigation. Chuckleberry brings a distinctive character—a cross between redcurrant, gooseberry and jostaberry—adding complexity without overwhelming. A delicate tannic structure hints at the wild fermentation beneath.

red currantblackcurrantwild fermentationtart fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant, mouth-coating acidity that defines the beer's character without harshness. Deep jammy fruit flavours—dark berries and stone fruit—develop mid-palate, balanced by a clean, dry finish and a gentle tannic grip. The acidity carries through to the close, refreshing and long-lasting.

tart acidityjammy berriesdry finishtannic grip

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with the acidity lingering gracefully and the fruit slowly fading into a subtle astringency. No cloying sweetness remains; instead, a mineral, wine-like aftertaste invites another sip.

drypersistent acidity
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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