Fruit Draft
Speciation Artisan Ales

Poured into a wine glass, Fruit Draft pours a cloudy pink bringing to mind the color of guava. A wispy white head lingered only briefly before dissolving. The aroma was that of a mixed fruit blend that made it difficult to pin down specifics. One smell would yield the blackberry, another a bit of pear, but the rum and ginger were not noticeable. The first sip was surprisingly tart, even for a sour ale. It immediately made my mouth pucker and then water. My palate adjusted and then was able to try to pick apart the nuance. Blackberry, lime, and pear stood out the most to me when it came to fruit additions. I'm not the most well versed on guava, but it didn't jump out at me. While I found the ginger to not be an overwhelming flavor, it added a little bit of burn to my palate that was an interesting accompaniment to the high tartness. There was also a bit of spice that helped offset the fruitiness. It was a light body with a well adjusted carbonation. Overall, a very tasty sour ale that lacked a bit in depth of flavor, but was heavy handed in fruity refreshment.

 

Pours a beautiful, glowing grapefruit color with a thin layer of head that leaves behind minimal lacing as it fades. Smell is a mixture of lime and ginger, and if you gave it to me blind, I might mistake for a mixed drink. On the tongue, I'm picking up the lime again, and a mixture of flavors I'm not refined enough to isolate. I can say this is quite tasty, and again, reminds me of a mixed drink. Has a nice lingering fizziness that reminds me of Orangina. Not sure why I pick out Orangina, but that's what the feel reminds me of. This is a very different, but very good beer. Super refreshing. Clean, lightly tart & refreshing.