Firestone Walker Brewing Primal Elements - Blueberry & Marionberry

Primal Elements - Blueberry & Marionberry

 

Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸

  Flemish Red / Bruin Regular
Score
7.13
ABV: 6.0% IBU: - Ticks: 6
Batch #4

A remarkable fusion of styles, this unique brew combines wild barrel-aged saison, Flanders red ale fermented with succulent Marionberries, and crisp lager. Each element contributes to a rich tapestry of flavors that evolve beautifully over time. After blending, the beer rested on an impressive 5,000 pounds of whole Washington blueberries in a French oak foeder for an extended 9 weeks, allowing the flavors to meld and mature. The result is nothing short of stunning: as you pour, it reveals a deep, royal purple hue that captivates the eye. On the nose, bold berry jam aromas burst forth, inviting you to dive in. The taste is a delightful interplay of tartness and sweetness, with each sip showcasing the vibrant essence of the blueberries and marionberries. The wild fermentation adds layers of complexity, while the oak imparts a subtle creaminess that balances the fruit's bright acidity. With over 4 pounds of fruit per gallon, this beer is a celebration of Washington’s bounty, delivering an explosion of berry flavor that lingers on the palate. Perfect for warm days or as a refreshing companion to savory dishes, this blend invites you to savor its intricate character and enjoy the delightful dance of fruit and fermentation.
 

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7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at Fermentoren, pours a deep dark red with a small pink-tinged head. Aroma brings out lots of tart jammy berries, some blueberry, wild yeast, and some oak. Flavour is very jammy, with lots of wild yeast, jammy berries, and some oak. Jammy, buggy, and well-balanced. Excellent.

Tried from Draft at Fermentoren CPH on 22 May 2025 at 20:43


7.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at Fermentoren. Pours deep mahagony with a pink head. Lots of blueberries and marionberries on the nose. Flavour has lots of tart marionberry, sweet blueberries, a slightly earthy yeast character, a touch acetic. Good berry expression, decent complexity; nice.

Tried from Draft at Fermentoren CPH on 22 May 2025 at 19:45


7.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Tap at Fermentoren MBCC Madness week 22/05/2025 Tart berry fruity aroma and taste, medium acidity and body, tart berry fruity finish. Very nice.

Tried from Draft on 22 May 2025 at 09:40


7.5
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Tap @ Fermentoren, Copenhagen. Hazy deep red with a pink head. Aroma is sweet, malty, blueberries and tart. Flavor is quite sweet and light acidic. Dry and light acidic finish. 210525

Tried from Draft on 21 May 2025 at 20:01


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draught @ Fermentoren, Copenhagen, Denmark. [210525]

Tried from Draft on 21 May 2025 at 07:22


7.1
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Can. Pours clear magenta, small pink head, decent lacing. Aroma is yogurt, berries. Flavor is light tart, light plus funk. Light body. 5,7,6,4,13

Tried from Can on 14 Nov 2024 at 22:43