Newportstorm Rhode Island Blueberry

ABV: 4.6% | IBUS: 11 | SRM: 9 What the brewer says

“A Kölsch-style beer made with Rhode Island blueberries, pale malt, malted wheat for a soft mouthfeel, and enough Cara malt to ensure a sweetness everyone will enjoy. Magnum and English Pilgrim hops balance the beer.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Intense ripe fleshy blueberry, slight to moderate graham cracker, and vanilla. This reminds me of Post Blueberry Morning, a bran cereal with blueberries. There’s kind of a honey and toast character, a bit of vanilla, and a low floral hops aroma.” Flavor: “Blueberry, toast, honey, bran. Medium-light body with lightly toasted character and graham cracker/vanilla sweetness and complexity. Slight astringency on the finish, possibly from the blueberry-skin tannins. Fruit is forward, but not too sweet, and is in balance with the base beer. Light acidity, lively on tongue. Lingering sweetness.” Overall: “Fun beer that reminds me of breakfast! The blueberry comes through nicely, and the malt is really fun. Reminds me of late summer when the blueberries ripen on the bush. Refreshing without being simple.”