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Mortal Cherry

Tröegs Independent Brewing
United States·Wild Ale
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Tart cherries, flaky pie crust and a hint of cinnamon define this Pennsylvania wild ale. A wheat and Pilsner malt base is joined by Balaton and Montmorency cherries, which add sweet pit fruit and tartness. Lactobacillus, pediococcus and Brettanomyces ferment it, followed by French, Hungarian and Italian oak. 6.6% ABV, brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartfruityoak
tart
fruity
oak
sour
funky
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with bright Montmorency cherry tartness before revealing deeper Balaton stone-fruit character.
also:spicy,wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mortal Cherry

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin ring. Fine lacing clings to the glass with each sip, indicative of the wheat and Pilsner malt foundation. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a softly effervescent surface.

pale goldenclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright Montmorency cherry tartness before revealing deeper Balaton stone-fruit character. Subtle spice emerges—a whisper of cinnamon and clove—alongside earthy oak influence from French and Hungarian cooperage. A soft funky undercurrent from wild yeasts adds complexity without harshness, balanced by clean wheat grain notes.

tart cherrydark stone fruitspice noteswild yeast funkoak influence

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate cherry tartness paired with flaky pie-crust texture that coats the mid-palate. The wild fermentation creates a sophisticated interplay of sour and funky elements—Lactobacillus and Brettanomyces leave a peppery, slightly vinous character. Oak tannins provide dry grip without overwhelming; bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing fruit and spice to lead throughout.

tart cherrysouroak tanninsfunkyspicywheat texture

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with cherry acidity fading gradually into a peppery, slightly astringent aftertaste. Cinnamon spice persists gently on the back palate, leaving a clean and refreshingly tart impression.

drylingeringcherry aciditypeppery aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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