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Jack Black Super Crush Cherry Ale

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityberrytart
fruity
berry
tart
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright cherry and berry fruit character, backed by subtle jammy sweetness without cloying intensity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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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About Fruit Beer

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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.

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