Ryste Ryste Blackberry & Peach
Evil Twin Brewing

As others have noted this pours and sips like a smoothie beer/sour but it's most certainly an elevated take. On the nose you get a rich and sweet bouquet of the blackberries and even blueberry. Upon tasting once again it's very rich and smooth with a sweet and tangy berry barrage at the start with the peach making a subtle sweet and floral appearance in the middle with the aftertaste very reminiscent of a fruit punch sort of vibe. For those seeking an IPA turn away because you'll be disappointed. But those familiar with Evil Twin should know this is very in line with what they've brewed in the past and it's an excellent beer to experience.

 

 

 

Pours a deep purple red color with a finger of pink purple head. This looks almost like a smoothie.

Nose is peach, berries, milk sugar comes off strongly, and the faintest whiff of hops far in the background.

Taste is similar. Peach nectar, and mildly tart berries. Bright and sweet like a smoothie. You'll get the hop flavor in the first few sips and if you don't pay attention, it fades away. Which is honestly intriguing. It tastes like a lactose sour or gose, but then you remember that its technically an IPA and you instantly taste the hops again. Utterly fascinating. The Mosaic brings a mild grassy presence when you do notice it. Bitterness is minimal.

Mouthfeel is silky smooth. Medium bodied and almost fluffy. Just short of being so. Mild carbonation that works with the tartness from the blackberry to bring a brief moment of sharpness.

Overall this is Evil Twin being themselves. A brew that defies all standards. This is one of "those" beers that doesn't taste at all like a beer. But nevertheless, this is a great sensory experience, a delicious brew, and if you find this on the shelf, definitely pick one up if if you're looking for "different".

Served in a tulip glass from the can.

Appearance: Comes off a special pure red tinted purple, like a hearty maroon deep with light bubbles and a dark purple tinted pink head rising roughly one finger's length off the body.

Smell: Sweet vanilla and peaches coming off crazy juicy.

Taste: Sweet complex maltiness, with hints of peaches, berries and vanilla....I am slightly mesmerized because as many beers as I have had this one doesn't feel like beer but then it does.

Mouth: Sticky with a soft carbonation.

Overall: Good brew, wouldn't change a thing...my suggestion to you is no more than two in a row...might be a little bit of an overkill but in this dreaded summer heat with having and maybe worthy of not sharing. Salud!