Rapture
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

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From:
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 10.64%
Reviews:
71
Ratings:
236
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 20, 2017
Added:
Aug 11, 2011
Wants:
  131
Gots:
  74
6.7% American Wild Red Ale that has undergone 100% of its fermentation and 18 months of aging in pinot noir wine barrels on a collection of micro flora that has created wonderful flavors of berry fruits, oak and a pronounced, yet quite pleasant tartness. The acidity is rounded out with a muted vinous quality, satisfying maltiness and effervescent mouthfeel that is sure to bring you joyful ecstasy.
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Ratings by Khazadum:
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Reviewed by Khazadum from Illinois

4.07/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
HUGE THANKS TO A RANDOM DISTRIBUTION FORM A GREAT GUY! He will love me post-DLD 2012.

A- Easy head developed, not too much stickiness. The retention time on this one is low, as expected. Very minor body, the coloration is a ruby red with low lacing.

S- Oh soo sweet and so acidic too. We have raspberries with hints of strawberry in front of acetic acid... minor lactic. Strawberries and its seed. Its fruity and acidic all at once. You can't tell if this will rip your face off or not. Very delightful.

T- Flavors are more sweet than tart. Its full fledged strawberry and raspberry middle with a gentle lactic finish. This needs tons of time to get to the stage of lambic or any appreciable sourness Its the VERY beginner sours. Finishes a delightful vine like quality of strawberry and raspberry sweetness with just the hint of anything sour. Its more like a fruit beer than anything else.

M- For what it is, it is perfect. Quickly tart, but finishes dry, woody, sweet. Its like a quick burst of fruit juice... just a hint of too much citrus. Very nice change-up if you are TRYINg to get into sours. Anyone else need not apply. Not bad, but I've loong been acustomed to this style. Please make something stronger!
Mar 19, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

4.11/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A - Hazy and dark cherry raisin color, no lacing and no carbonation.

S - Sour and tart black cherry.

T - Black cherry, tart, some mild acidity, and funk coming from the yeast.

M - Very puckering and dry.

O - Enjoyable, not a style I normally seek out but this is nicely done.

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Aug 20, 2017
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Reviewed by cosmicevan from New York

2.12/5  rDev -49.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
not even sure when or where I got this but I've definitely had it for a while. decided to pop a few things taking up space and this one fit that bill.

dark sour, red highlights. nose is a musty brown sugar sour. taste is just sour for sour sake. nail polish remover. ick.
Jun 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by BMart from Pennsylvania

Mar 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.9 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Mar 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.21 by Stolenface1 from Virginia

Jul 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.56 by durlta from Iowa

Sep 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by Dirt286 from New Jersey

Sep 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by SweetChicken from Massachusetts

Aug 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by CheapBeerBuzz from California

May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by IPAchris from Pennsylvania

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by sendsilk from Florida

Apr 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Mar 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Feb 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by wethorseblanket from California

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by Axnjxn from North Carolina

Jan 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by rbrefbeerman from California

Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by stevec32 from New York

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.4 by vonnegut21 from New York

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Oct 16, 2014
Rapture from Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 236 ratings