Founders Cerise
Serving glass: Poured from bottle into Summit Scandia Chalice. Appearance: Clear amber-orange with a very light pink head that leaves just traces of lacing. Smell: Mild cherries that are both tart and sweet, with a very light malt backbone. Taste: Tart cherries are the centerpiece here, but not too tart, as a nice semi-sweet counterbalance comes forth. The malts are present but hard to identify as they remain in the background. Virtually no bitterness at all. Feel: Moderate carbonation, medium body. Slightly drying finish, but due to the tartness rather than what I typically think of as dry. Drinkability: Refreshing and surprisingly well balanced between tart and sweet. Honestly, it is about time I find a cherry beer that is not shockingly tart or cloyingly sweet. Overall, this may be my least favorite Founders beer, but one of my favorite fruit beers, which I guess shows how much I love Founders but typically dislike fruit beers.