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Earthy, floral and fleshy fruit on the nose, then herbal, oak and macerated raspberry in the flavor, finishing with a bristly acidity and medium carbonation. Golden with a pink hue, Simple Fix comes from mature Alice barrels, over a year old, aged on the spent fruit of Raspberry Alice at seven pounds of raspberry per gallon. 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
earthyberryfloral
earthy
berry
floral
herbal
oak
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, earthy undertones balanced by floral and herbal notes.
also:fruity,tart,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simple Fix

◎ Appearance

Golden in body with a distinctive pink hue, a visual signature of the extended raspberry maceration. The beer presents good clarity with a delicate, fine-bubbled carbonation evident throughout. Head retention is modest but composed, leaving a thin veil of lace on the glass.

golden with pink hueclearfine carbonationdelicate foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, earthy undertones balanced by floral and herbal notes. Macerated raspberry and stone fruit emerge prominently, complemented by subtle oak character from extended barrel aging. A gentle funkiness provides complexity without dominating the profile.

earthy floralsraspberry, stone fruitbarrel oaksubtle funk

◐ Taste

The palate enters with tart raspberry and herbal character, followed by a mid-palate showcase of barrel influence and light oakiness. The fruit remains fleshy and present throughout, while a crisp acidity builds steadily. Medium body supports the flavor without heaviness, finishing dry with a persistent bristly acidity.

tart berryherbal, oakmacerated fruitbristly acidity

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish dominated by raspberry tannins and herbal notes. The acidity lingers pleasantly, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

long, dryacidic finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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