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Cruz Blanca Brewpub

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From:
Cruz Blanca Brewpub
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
13%
Score:
+7 ratings needed
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 3.8%
Ratings:
3 | reviews: 3
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 25, 2025
Added:
Dec 25, 2024
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Brambleberry ale aged in Angostura Bitters barrels with midwest mulberry, black raspberry and juneberry.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

4.39/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Had on tap. Purple opaque body with a tan ring. The berries aromas are so pleasaing, the mulberry in particular stands out, there is mild herbal and dark spiced tones from the barrel. Taste has the berries in a playfully tart way, the barrel is a great compliment. Feel is dark and smooth, not too deep but supports both the fruitiness and the herbal nature with a touch of wood. Can see why it medaled at fobab
Mar 25, 2025
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I had this on draft 1/4/25 @ the Beer Temple.

Black appearance.

Small dark tan head; minimal lacing remained.

Chocolate covered cherry, wood, faint mint & herbal notes in the nose.

Thick, sticky mouthfeel.

Chocolate covered cherry & wood flavors up front; mild mint & faint herbal notes on the finish.

VERY unique & definitely worth trying, but a little goes a long way. One to share.
Jan 31, 2025
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Reviewed by FBarber from Illinois

4/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Really unique beer - lots of berries, very fruity and jammy. Kind of sweet. Underneath that the bitters come through with a slightly spicy, but more so bitter character. Helps cut the sweetness. The alcohol is completely hidden under that jammy sweetness. Overall it’s a unique and enjoyable beer.
Dec 25, 2024