Frootwood (2017)

Fruit Beer

We took a crisp, light – bodied cherry ale and hid it away in oak barrels that have held both bourbon and maple syrup. After a lengthy stint, it emerged a changed beer, blanketed in notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness. The wood proves itself the star of this beer, adding depth and taming the tart cherry while the maple imposes a velvety texture that lingers for not a moment too long.

ABV

8.0

Rating

3.77288

Rating count

23,305

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almost 5 years ago

 

nick bates

Not as sweet as it was fresh. Still get maple cherry not much barrel solid beer still

3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Peter Åteg

Vilken förändring o förbättring

3.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Steve Travis

Another one I forgot I had. 4+ years aged and it’s pretty tasty. Sweet cherry while keeping a light bourbon barrel flavor. Interested how a fresh version tastes.

3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Jason C

Might be a little old.

3.5

about 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

crab truck

a few years past perfect

3.5

almost 3 years ago

 
3.5

almost 3 years ago

 

George G.

Not as tasty as it was back in 17. Still very drinkable

3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mark Mallia

Five years in and the cherry flavor stays but the beer starts to get a little stale.

3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Dan Dorrance

The older these bottles, The better the beer gets.

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3.5

over 1 year ago

 

Glucky

Did not age well

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Kristofer S.

En gammal en...funkar

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Erik Carlson

Actually pretty good, in a bemusing sort of way. It seems very tranquil now. The flavors still there, but not nearly as harsh. Opened this one to decide what to do with the rest of em. Guess I'll keep em and check up in a year or five

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Tara Jarchow

Getting into the vintage stash for a Saturday afternoon sipper

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Matthew M.

Lil chunky.....

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Jonathan Bradish

Actually not bad. Better than I thought going in.

3.75

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Mike Gintert

Mild cherry, sweet maple, some oak. Aged very well. Smooth.

3.75

over 3 years ago

 

Rick Borns

Smooth, sweet, rich and prominent vanilla flavor

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Ian

Better than I expected. The maple and bourbon play well but I am not crazy about the base beer. I know it would make it a completely different beer but this would be very good with a hint of acidity.

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Linda B

Not bad😜. Still a nice bourbon hint!

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Jacob Reidenbach

Sweet and tart! Smooth

3.75

over 2 years ago

 
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Wahkene

After 3 years in the cellar the bourbon flavor has mellowed out and its actually more enjoyable now.

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Axel Dietrichkeit

Late check

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Loren Edwards

Smooth. Nice balance of stone fruit and yes barrel wood. No bite that I remember from the first time. Aged well.

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Kristian Nordaas

Litt usikker, mye rart som skjer her, men det funker på en måte. Kombinasjonen bourbon og lønnesirup sammen med kirsebær lager et meget funky preg.

4.0

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Barbara Haslam

Cherry notes.

4.0

almost 5 years ago

 
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Roy H.

Still pretty sweet, not much tart. Very good, though

4.0

almost 5 years ago

 

Tony J

Sweet cherry with a touch of barrel. Not to bad for a fridge find

4.0

almost 5 years ago

 

mike clyde

Fridge Find, aged really nice. Good mellow cherry and maple notes with a sweet soft mouth feel.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Jeff K

Nice cherry ale aged in bourbon and maple syrup. Smooth, great sipping beer.

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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Mike G

This is smooth sweet cherry. Aged very well.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Sean Clark

Strong, sweet, dessert-like. Smooth finish.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Slack Asher

Turning a little medicinal, but I still kinda dig it.

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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

George G.

Bottle has aged well. Have 2 left to compare with the 2020 version

4.0

over 4 years ago

 
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Hogie S

Bottled 12/20/16. Cherry sweetness. Not getting the maple syrup. Bourbon is but a remnant on the back end. Still tasty.

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over 4 years ago

 

Greg A.

Found on the cellar rack. Bottle 12/16/16, still sweet and cherry. Exactly as I hoped it'd be. Though the style isn't my fav, this is good.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Dave Coniglio

Thanks Nedly!

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Jim Pratt

From last night

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Chris Kincaid

Mellowed nicely

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over 3 years ago

 

Crystal D.

Cherry. Wood.

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Keilan Freeman

16-12-20, 4yr,11mo o. Jammy, sweet red cherries and notes or tart, dark fruit. Still tasty; think my palate is changing.

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Tim Vodopivec

Cellarmans selection

4.0

over 3 years ago