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Cran-bic

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Sour cranberry, sparkling and bright: Cran-bic is blended the way lambic brewers work, from wild sours aged up to two years on oak. Indigenous yeast and cranberries from the 'wilds' of Wisconsin pair up on the palate, and it is meant to be served cold in a fluted glass. 6% ABV, from the Thumbprint series.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
sourtartberry
sour
tart
berry
fruity
oak
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with tart cranberry tartness and wild yeast complexity developed over years of oak aging.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cran-bic

◎ Appearance

Cran-bic presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates to a thin collar of foam. The carbonation is assertive and lively, creating a persistent string of fine bubbles that reflects its lambic character. Visual brightness and sparkle are hallmarks of this fruit-forward expression.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tart cranberry tartness and wild yeast complexity developed over years of oak aging. Underlying notes of oak wood, subtle funk, and a herbal grassiness emerge behind the fruit, with gentle notes of light Malz providing foundation. The aromatic profile is refreshing and inviting, never cloying.

tart cranberrywild yeastoak agingherbal undertones

◐ Taste

Bright cranberry acidity dominates the palate, delivering a pronounced sour and tart attack that defines the mid-palate experience. Oak influence and fermentation complexity add depth and a subtle dryness that balances the fruit. The finish is crisp and clean, with a lingering tartness and funky yeast character that refreshes rather than lingers heavily.

bright sournesstart cranberryoak-aged complexitydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is snappy and dry, with tartness persisting gracefully without astringency. Funky, funky yeast notes fade into a clean, refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

crisp drynesslingering tartnessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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