Blackberry Alice

◎ Appearance

Ruby red with a transparent quality that reveals the wine barrel aging and extended fruit maceration. The head is modest and dissipates quickly, leaving sparse lacing on the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the wild ale's contemplative character.

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe blackberry and dark stone fruit—plum, cherry—with a subtle leather undertone from extended oak and barrel contact. Bright acidity introduces a subtle tartness to the aromatic profile, while funky wild yeast notes add complexity without dominating. The fruit character is intensely jammy, speaking to the generous six-month maceration at over 7 pounds per gallon.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with ripe berry and dark fruit sweetness, immediately balanced by sharp acidity and a subtle dryness that prevents cloying. Mid-palate reveals layered complexity: blackberry jam, oak influence, and a gentle leather note weave together with the wine barrel character. Bitterness is minimal (10 IBU), allowing the interplay of fruit, acid, and tannin to take center stage without hop aggression.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with blackberry fruit receding to reveal a drying oak and subtle leather aftertaste. Acidity persists pleasantly, cleansing the palate without sharpness.