Into the Forest, I Go

◎ Appearance

Deep pink to red hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The modest carbonation produces a delicate, fine-bubbled head that clings to the glass in a gentle lacing pattern. The colour sits between a rosé wine and a pale ruby, conveying both the kettle-soured base and the mixed-berry fruit load.

◌ Aroma

Raspberry, blueberry and blackberry dominate the nose with equal presence, arriving clean and bright rather than jammy or cooked. The fruit-forward character is supported by a gentle tartness that suggests the kettle souring without sharpness. Beneath the berries, soft cereal notes from the oat-enriched grist provide a subtle, creamy undertone.

◐ Taste

The entry is soft and fruity, with berry sweetness immediately balanced by moderate acidity that stays pleasant rather than aggressive. Mid-palate reveals how the oats round the profile into something creamy and fuller-bodied than typical sours, allowing the dark fruit character to linger without sharpness. The berry flavours remain distinct, not collapsing into a single jam-like sweetness.

◑ Finish

Clean and tart, with the berry sweetness receding gracefully and the acidity providing definition without harshness. The aftertaste carries faint dark fruit echoes and a dry, refreshing quality that invites another sip.