Shady Grove
Steel String Brewery

Shady GroveShady Grove
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From:
Steel String Brewery
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Flanders Red Ale
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 6.87%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
24
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 02, 2018
Added:
Aug 29, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  4
Batch 2
Red mixed culture sour ale aged in Pinot Noir barrels and refermented w/ raspberries. Shady Grove bursts with a fresh raspberry and red wine aroma. The body features pleasant acidity and a light mouthfeel that encourages repeat sippin'.

Batch 1
Sour red aged for five months in red wine barrels, then a month on strawberries, then another six weeks in the bottle with Brett C.
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Rated: 4 by dsshuck from Delaware

Jul 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4.06 by PatGreer from Massachusetts

Apr 27, 2018
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Rated by BEER88 from North Carolina

4.14/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Not bad but not amazing!
Sep 24, 2017
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Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York

3.57/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A one-inch beige head builds before quickly dropping and leaving no lacing. Rapid columns of small carbonation rise within an almost clear (SRM 13-14) copper beer.

Sourness is bracingly strong, overwhelming aromas of cherry and leather. After this initial assault, one notices strawberries and Starburst candy. Warmth brings out an unfortunate soapy aroma.

The flavor is acidic and sour, though both are considerably less than the aroma had suggested. Non-distinct, fruity flavors abound with possible standouts of oak and cherries. A building astringency consumes the finish. Warmth aids the astringency in displacing sourness and fruity flavors.

The body is medium with a nylon texture and fair carbonation. Light metallic notes accompany alcohol as expected.

This style is difficult to master. While Shady Grove falls short, it is a good effort, worthy of refinement. I enjoyed this bottle under a newly roofed deck on a warm, quiet, Fourth of July afternoon.
Jul 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Zaphog from Michigan

Nov 26, 2016
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Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

4.31/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Note: Batch 2

A: Pours a relatively clear medium to dark purplish ruby red in color with light to moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass and moderate garnet red + golden honey colored highlights. The beer has a finger tall fizzy foamy pinkish white head that reduces to a large patch of very thin film covering the majority of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of tart raspberries with lighter aromas of vinous red wine and oak barrels.

T: Upfront there is a moderate to strong flavor of tart raspberries with some light flavors of oak. That is followed by light flavors of vinous red wine and hints of funky sourness. Moderate amounts of lingering tartness.

M: Light to medium bodied with moderate to heavy amounts of carbonation. Slightly heavier than moderate amounts of acidic prickliness.

O: Easy to drink with the lighter body and acidity as well as the well hidden alcohol. Really nice flavors from the raspberries and just enough tartness. Very enjoyable, I would be happy to have another of these.
Nov 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by BeerBeast from Florida

Nov 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by elvisdoc from Florida

Nov 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by AppaZappa from North Carolina

Oct 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

Aug 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by t2grogan from Arizona

Jun 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Cloaked_Phantom from Washington

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by djgustafson from North Carolina

Jun 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by thatoneguymike from Georgia

Apr 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Immortale25 from North Carolina

Apr 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.23 by AMCimpi from New York

Jan 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

Jan 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by BigTrubble from North Carolina

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Nov 07, 2015
Shady Grove from Steel String Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 24 ratings