Choco Berry Fluff
Overtone Brewing Company

Pours an opaque, deep, dark purple coloration with a medium, frothy, pink head. Smells of fresh berry notes, with blackberry standing out particularly, as well as some chocolate and just a hint of vanilla. Taste is a great balance of vibrant, tart berry notes of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry, as well as some chocolate and vanilla also coming through, with a good underlying lactic acidity. Finishes with a medium acidity and some berries, chocolate and vanilla lingering in the aftertaste. Soft mouthfeel with a medium/rich body and medium carbonation.

I'm a little ashamed to say this, but I'm kinda starting to like these Pastry Sours, as long as they're well done anyway. A good balance of sweetness and acidity is crucial, just as long as they don't get too sweet and boozy. That is certainly the case here, despite the ABV, and I really like the interplay of the fresh berries and chocolate, with the vanilla thankfully remaining a bit more in the background. I'm not so sure about the marshmallows and to be honest, I think this is just something brewers throw in because it looks cool on the label. Does it add to the mouthfeel? Not sure, maybe, I guess. In any case, this makes for a very enjoyable example of the style that is well-balanced and packed with flavor.