Das Yummy (Millionaire Pie)
Oozlefinch Beers & Blending
- From:
- Oozlefinch Beers & Blending
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- Fruited Sour Ale
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.72 | pDev: 5.65%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 26, 2021
- Added:
- Mar 11, 2021
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by ichorNet from Massachusetts
4.09/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is my first purchase from Oozlefinch, whose beers have been showing up in my area since about 10 or so months ago. Honestly, most of them have seemed way too silly for me, and, indeed, the idea behind this one is also very crazy. This seemed like one of those "okay, I have to see what kind of mess this results in" type of recipes, however, so I just had to grab a can to see how the hell they could possibly pull this off. Full disclosure: I have no idea what "millionaire pie" is, so I had to look it up. I guess it's a typically "southern US" no-bake dessert made with all sorts of stuff; we'll get into that in a bit.
The pour here is, well, meh. It's not completely opaque, and, in fact, the color here is very nice and there is a good degree of vibrancy to the hue. It's like a medium-orange with a slight red/blush undertone to it, though there is no head formation to speak of. Like, I've seen some quick sours that build up a finger of foam and then it just goes away immediately, sure, but... this has nothing. At all. Not even a little bit. Like they didn't even try. And that's okay, as long as the stuff they put in it (which no doubt played a big part in the lack of foam) comes across with aplomb.
Alright, so DY Millionaire Pie features additions of *takes breath* lemon, cherry, pineapple, coconut, pecan flour, graham cracker, vanilla, and lactose. Holy hell, now THAT is an adjunct list. I mean, sure, go all in if you're gonna do something. Why not? The initial nose presents with some rather strong vinegar/acetic qualities, which is kind of a turnoff right off the bat, though I do eventually start to pick up the vanilla, coconut, and cherries (in that order, honestly), and I feel like I can sense myself starting to come around to enjoying it for what it is. I guess this is basically like a "pie version" of something called ambrosia salad? I've definitely seen the latter around before. As this warms, I get a marshmallow note and even some slight graham cracker elements and a bit of maltiness. Honestly, if you let this open up to room temp a bit after the first pour, it smells pretty damn good. Just wait for the acetic element to vaporize.
Surprisingly deep flavor with a good balance between the pecan/graham additions, whatever malt was used, a little bit of a honey undertone, and, of course, lots of acidity. This is super sour and very aggressive about that fact even once it acclimates to being in a glass. I mostly get a lot of lemon, but the pineapple and a subtle hint of coconut come out in the mid-palate, adding a tropical aspect to the acidic tang. Feel is moderately-carbonated and the beer starts getting a little sweeter halfway through. Overall, I agree with the previous reviews in that this is not really something I feel like I need to drink again, but it's at least better and more interesting/well-done than I assumed it'd be.
May 11, 2021The pour here is, well, meh. It's not completely opaque, and, in fact, the color here is very nice and there is a good degree of vibrancy to the hue. It's like a medium-orange with a slight red/blush undertone to it, though there is no head formation to speak of. Like, I've seen some quick sours that build up a finger of foam and then it just goes away immediately, sure, but... this has nothing. At all. Not even a little bit. Like they didn't even try. And that's okay, as long as the stuff they put in it (which no doubt played a big part in the lack of foam) comes across with aplomb.
Alright, so DY Millionaire Pie features additions of *takes breath* lemon, cherry, pineapple, coconut, pecan flour, graham cracker, vanilla, and lactose. Holy hell, now THAT is an adjunct list. I mean, sure, go all in if you're gonna do something. Why not? The initial nose presents with some rather strong vinegar/acetic qualities, which is kind of a turnoff right off the bat, though I do eventually start to pick up the vanilla, coconut, and cherries (in that order, honestly), and I feel like I can sense myself starting to come around to enjoying it for what it is. I guess this is basically like a "pie version" of something called ambrosia salad? I've definitely seen the latter around before. As this warms, I get a marshmallow note and even some slight graham cracker elements and a bit of maltiness. Honestly, if you let this open up to room temp a bit after the first pour, it smells pretty damn good. Just wait for the acetic element to vaporize.
Surprisingly deep flavor with a good balance between the pecan/graham additions, whatever malt was used, a little bit of a honey undertone, and, of course, lots of acidity. This is super sour and very aggressive about that fact even once it acclimates to being in a glass. I mostly get a lot of lemon, but the pineapple and a subtle hint of coconut come out in the mid-palate, adding a tropical aspect to the acidic tang. Feel is moderately-carbonated and the beer starts getting a little sweeter halfway through. Overall, I agree with the previous reviews in that this is not really something I feel like I need to drink again, but it's at least better and more interesting/well-done than I assumed it'd be.
Reviewed by SawDog505 from New Hampshire
3.63/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into a 16 oz Nordic pint glass. Pours a orange red, with a half finger white head that leaves a few thin lines of lace. 4
Aroma must, sour apples, lemon rind raspberry, and champagne. 3.5
Taste follows must, sour apples, lemon, raspberry, champagne better than the smell but still pretty funky. 3.75
Mouthfeel is less than medium, plenty of prickly carbonation, a little dry, and at 6.5% loaded with flavor good or bad. 3.5
Overall not my thing, happy to try a single, but not something I would snag again. 3.5
Mar 13, 2021Aroma must, sour apples, lemon rind raspberry, and champagne. 3.5
Taste follows must, sour apples, lemon, raspberry, champagne better than the smell but still pretty funky. 3.75
Mouthfeel is less than medium, plenty of prickly carbonation, a little dry, and at 6.5% loaded with flavor good or bad. 3.5
Overall not my thing, happy to try a single, but not something I would snag again. 3.5
Reviewed by ScaryEd from New Hampshire
3.59/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
16 oz can into a curved pint glass because that glass is awesome.
Pours a hazy coral pink color with minimal off-white head. No retention or lacing, which is normal for the style. Looks like pink lemonade.
The aroma is...exactly what is advertised on the can. No seriously. Tart lemon and black cherry notes, followed by pineapple, coconut flakes, pecan pie, and graham cracker. *shrugs*
The flavor is nicely sour despite the ingredients. Lots of cherry notes, with a bit of lemon zest. There's some pineapple, mango, and ruby red grapefruit followed by a bit of pecan and graham cracker.
The feel is medium-light bodied with moderate carbonation. Very oily. Drinks far heavier than it should.
Overall, this is a good "fruited sour ale", as it is defined. It comes about as advertised as any beer could possibly come given what is listed on the can, which gets some points, but that's about it. Definitely worth a try, but maybe only once.
Mar 11, 2021Pours a hazy coral pink color with minimal off-white head. No retention or lacing, which is normal for the style. Looks like pink lemonade.
The aroma is...exactly what is advertised on the can. No seriously. Tart lemon and black cherry notes, followed by pineapple, coconut flakes, pecan pie, and graham cracker. *shrugs*
The flavor is nicely sour despite the ingredients. Lots of cherry notes, with a bit of lemon zest. There's some pineapple, mango, and ruby red grapefruit followed by a bit of pecan and graham cracker.
The feel is medium-light bodied with moderate carbonation. Very oily. Drinks far heavier than it should.
Overall, this is a good "fruited sour ale", as it is defined. It comes about as advertised as any beer could possibly come given what is listed on the can, which gets some points, but that's about it. Definitely worth a try, but maybe only once.
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