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Cherryoperis

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The cherry version of Operis: aged in Okanagan red wine barrels, fermented with Brettanomyces and conditioned on local sour Montmorency cherries. Four Winds lists 7.3% and 28 IBU and describes cherry pie and tart pit fruit over a dry, funky base. The 2025 vintage comes in a 750 ml bottle; earlier vintages went back to 2020 and one release came in slim cans.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartfunkysour
tart
funky
sour
fruity
oak
dark fruit
Aroma
Tart cherry pit and sour stone fruit lead the bouquet, layered with funky barnyard notes from Brettanomyces fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cherryoperis

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. Fine carbonation is evident in steady streams of small bubbles. The wine-barrel aging shows restraint in color development, maintaining a light, approachable appearance.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationthin lacing

◌ Aroma

Tart cherry pit and sour stone fruit lead the bouquet, layered with funky barnyard notes from Brettanomyces fermentation. Red wine barrel influence adds subtle oak and leather undertones, while a dry herbal quality keeps the nose from becoming overly fruity or sweet. Faint floral and herb notes from the saison yeast weave through.

sour cherryfunky Brettoakstone fruit

◐ Taste

Dry entry with immediate bright acidity and tart Montmorency cherry character that dominates the mid-palate. Funky, slightly earthy notes from Brett develop alongside subtle red wine tannins and oak backbone. The finish turns distinctly dry and lean, with low bittering hops providing a clean end rather than aggressive bite.

drytart cherryfunkylean palate

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering cherry pit tartness and funky oak dryness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, without residual sweetness or heaviness.

dry finishlong tart notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
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 Brett Saison

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What is a Brett 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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