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Jack Black Super Crush Cherry Ale

Jack Black Brewing Company
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🌍 South Africa · Fruit Beer · One of 27 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

Fruit ale built on cherry — jammy, slightly tart, malt-supported and low-hopped. 4.5% and clearly beer, not soda.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jack Black Super Crush Cherry Ale

Appearance

Medium amber to copper hue with good clarity and a stable, creamy head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined bead rather than aggressive effervescence. The body appears full-bodied for its modest alcohol content.

copper-amberclearcreamy headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright cherry and berry fruit character, backed by subtle jammy sweetness without cloying intensity. Light malt foundation emerges on closer inspection, while hop character remains restrained and balanced. No significant yeast phenolics or off-notes present.

cherry-forwardberry compotesubtle Malzlow hop presence

Taste

Entry is clean and slightly tart, with cherry and berry fruit dominating the mid-palate and providing genuine refreshment. The malt backbone supports the fruit without heaviness, contributing a soft sweetness that sits at moderate levels rather than candied excess. Bitterness is minimal, allowing the fruit and malt character to remain in the foreground throughout.

tart cherryfruit-drivenmalty supportlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with cherry notes lingering gently without persistence. The beer closes as drinkable and approachable rather than complex.

dry finishcherry echo
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jack Black Super Crush Cherry Ale

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jack Black Super Crush Cherry Ale

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Beer

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, berry, sweet character as Jack Black Super Crush Cherry Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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