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

Rating count

36,737

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Gerald Parker

This one’s for you Vinnie!

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Theresa K

Very cherry and lots of sweetness from the maple barrels

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Paul Genua

Top to bottom, 1 of 4. I had a pour of this beer a few years ago. Got it so Erin could try it out, and she really enjoyed it.

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Jeff Ruddock

So sweet, literally

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G W

Very impressive for 8%. Fruity but complex

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NewWave Girl

Black Book 2.13.17: No, so artificial tasting

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Marc Y.

This has gotten better with time - excellent tart cherry throughout!!

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Adam H.

Yuck.

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Kevin VanWagoner

Still awful

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Alex K

say what you will, i think it’s good. probably even better now than ever. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Andrew Cunningham

Aging this beer nearly 4 years really combined and mellowed the flavors together. No tart bite at all. Smooth finish.

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Jacob Kauffman

This beers description is 100% accurate and even though I’m not A huge Cherry fan, this is definitely a new favorite of mine. Hoping they bring out as a year round release

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Dave B.

Very fruity, almost sour

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Russ Dopke

2017. Tart, with nice barrel character. Light sweetness. Drinking fairly light

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Marshall Mead

Finally get to try one of my white whale beers and was not disappointed! Sweet cherry that’s complemented well by the subtle bourbon barrel and maple. The bourbon and maple aren’t super prominent but they are there enough to elevate the beer.

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Bill U.

First beer of birthday #45 weekend. A bit aged but still tasty.

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Adrienne K

Outstanding! Light cherry notes with bourbon and maple syrup. Easy drinking without being overly boozy. Warming and a great beer for fall.

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Zac Allen

Thanks Scott! Smells almost like regular bourbon now. Tastes kinda like watered down bourbon now

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Brandon Swindell

I like the taste

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Steve Padilla

Very sweet, syrupy.

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