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Berried Treasure

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A vibrant mixed berry sour bursting with juicy blueberries, blackberries and raspberries: smooth, fruit-forward and delicately tart. It shimmers with edible glitter, like a chest of jewels, which is where the treasure in the name comes from. At 6.6% it rates a 2 on the Sour Scale and is brewed with barley and oats, a berry hoard in the glass.

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
fruityberryjuicy
fruity
berry
juicy
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by a juicy blend of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, each berry note distinct yet harmoniously woven together.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berried Treasure

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, the beer glimmers with edible glitter suspended throughout the glass like jewels in a treasure chest. The head forms quickly and retains with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the walls. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft, effervescent visual presence.

pale goldcrystal clearedible glitter shimmerfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by a juicy blend of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, each berry note distinct yet harmoniously woven together. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle oat and barley foundation that grounds the aromatic profile without asserting grain-forward character. The acidity is gentle and integrated, adding brightness rather than sharp vinegar notes.

mixed berryblueberry, blackberry, raspberryjuicy, brightsoft acidity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, juicy berry attack that coats the mouth with concentrated fruit flavor; blackberries and raspberries provide tartness while the oat base delivers silky texture. The mid-palate remains fruit-forward and refreshing, with delicate sourness balancing the natural sweetness of the berries without becoming cloying. Bitterness is minimal at 10 IBU, allowing the berry complexity and subtle tartness to remain the focal point.

berry-drivensmooth, silkydelicately tartlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the acidity lingering pleasantly as a refreshing aftertaste. Berry notes fade gracefully, leaving a subtle tartness and a whisper of oat-derived smoothness on the palate.

dry finishlingering tartnessrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
77
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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