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Blackberry Tizzy

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Tart berry, whiskey-soaked oak and toasted coconut lead this sour. It began when the brewers muddled blackberries with brown sugar, lemon juice and bourbon and decided it should be a beer. Blackberries, apricots, brown sugar and vanilla bean go in, lactobacillus ferments it sour, and bourbon barrels add the oak. 9.4% ABV, brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
9.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartberrysour
tart
berry
sour
fruity
oak
vanilla
Aroma
The nose leads with bright blackberry and stone fruit notes, anchored by pronounced oak and bourbon undertones from extended barrel aging.
also:toasty,peach,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blackberry Tizzy

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined effervescence that carries the beer's aromatic character throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright blackberry and stone fruit notes, anchored by pronounced oak and bourbon undertones from extended barrel aging. Toasted coconut and vanilla bean emerge in the background, with a gentle funkiness that hints at the lactobacillus fermentation, creating a complex interplay between fruit freshness and woody warmth.

ripe blackberrybourbon oaktoasted coconutfunky fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry presents sharp berry tartness and bright acidity that immediately engages the palate. The mid-palate develops layers of black fruit, warm vanilla, and oak spice, with the bourbon character adding depth and a subtle boozy warmth. The finish is notably dry with lingering stone fruit and a pleasant woody dryness that persists cleanly.

tart berryoak-forwarddry finishbourbon warmth

◑ Finish

A moderately long finish with fading blackberry notes and persistent oak tannins that leave the mouth clean and slightly astringent. The aftertaste balances residual fruit sweetness against the drying effect of fermentation and barrel contact.

dry oak tanninslingering fruitmoderate length
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
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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