Longwood Brewery – Berried Alive Raspberry Ale

Rating

3.8 out of 5

Appearance

4 out of 5

Aroma

3.6 out of 5

Flavour

3.8 out of 5

Mouthfeel

Total

3.8

3.8 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Longwood Brewing Co.
• Beer Style: Fruit Beer, Golden Ale
• Pros:

  Balanced Raspberry flavours

• Cons:

  Rather sweet

• Conclusion:

  Nice raspberry tones in a mid-sweet package

Longwood Brewery – Berried Alive Raspberry Ale Review

Compared to many Raspberry Ales the Berried Alive from The Longwood Brewery looks relatively normal. Pouring a crisp amber colour this ale has a single finger of head that has decent lacing that grasps the glass. While the appearance is of a typical amber ale the aroma is full of fruit. A Raspberry sweetness engulfs the nostrils along side a slight toasted scent and the slightest of hops. The main stage is all Raspberry with this beer but does not have the tart cider-ness that some comparable ales may feature. The taste is not as sweet as you may expect but still packs a fruity punch. The Berried Alive builds from the start with both a balanced amber style ale and a raspberry seasonal flavour. As far as raspberry beers go the sweetness is there but does not evolk a diabetic coma, the actual beer does not distract from the berry-front but allows a mellowness and beer-ness to trickle through and make for a fairly drinkable and enjoyable summer, fruit beer. This still may not be for everyone but Longwood’s creation sits atop a tall stack of Raspberry Beers.

Alcohol – 5.0%
Size – 568ml
Price – $4.15 (The Gull Liquor Store)
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