Frootwood

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

3.762

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Chris Karstaedt

From Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Jesse

Nice tart cherry flavor

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Chris Martino

Happy New Year 🎊

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JC Brewer

Maple sweet, cherry tart, bourbon hints.

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Tony G.

Cherry ale aged in bourbon barrels with maple syrup

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Mike Rykken

Surprisingly smooth with a nice easy drinking cherry note. Not much barrel aged notes.

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Gregory Polk

A nice slightly subtle cherry flavor.

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Jared S.

Cool beer

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Emily N

Very smooth.

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Cody Velkovich

So this is a cherry ale aged in bourbon barrels that used to hold maple syrup. Nice tartness from the cherry that is quickly subverted by the sweetness from the maple. Honey? It never gets to be too maple-y nor does it linger too long. Super smooth for 8%

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John Wiley

Everything I expected (and that's a good thing)!

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Jim J

Cheers!

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Craig Welko

Thanks Steve W.

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Ron F

Nice one Founders!

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Jay Brite

The 2022 version does not disappoint

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Daniel F.

Cherry. Maple Syrup deliciousness. Well done, AGAIN #FBC for the win!

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Scott Crawford

It’s NOT super sweet, but I get the cherry & maple. The barrel aging gives it an edge, but it’s super smooth. It’s not your average fruit beer.

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Roger Mosbey

wow! Super sweet. Strong cherry flavor

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Brandon T.

This is almost TOO sweet to drink a whole one by myself. Never had anything like it. Hardly any bourbon flavor present. Tastes like cherry juice with a honey Meade

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Stephen Janicki

Strong cherry fruit flavor with a slight tart afternote. Goes down smooth compared to more fruit beers. Tasted better when chilled.

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Scott R.

Really lighter than expected. Solid beer for one or two.

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Chris B.

I like it!

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cameron Thompson

Great fruity charry notes then spice of.burben with sweetness of maple syrup wow great ale

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Steve Sloan

Finally trying this one. Unique flavor with the cherry, maple, and bourbon, but very sweet.

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The Draft Specialist LLC

Very oaky on the nose. Drinks very smooth and sweet Cherry with a bit of vanilla.

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Scott H.

Forgot to check I this in 2017 but I like the 2022 version better. Just a good balance of flavors when somewhat fresh.

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SomethingTOASTY

Cherries, oak funk, and a smooth maple finish.

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Oakey cherry bourbon, very smooth. Sweet and fruity.

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Steve D

Lots of cherry and a little oak in the aroma. Big cherry flavor, with a little oak. The maple is there, but it blends somehow with the cherry for some nice complexity. I was afraid this would be Robitussiny, but it actually works and is really good.

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