On tap at Hopcat A2. Pours a hazy deep reddish peach with a white head that dissipates slowly to the edges. Aroma has lots of sweet berries with light funk and a bit of sweet grains. Flavor is similar with slightly tart berries, light sweetness and a bit of funk backing.

Draft at the Dogfish Head Alehouse - Fairfax, served in a snifter. Poured a kind of clear light-ruby red color with a small off-white, slightly pink head. Aroma was raspberries, light blueberry. Some red wine barrel notes, light woody notes. Flavor was light, pleasant tartness. Not overly tart, so not a lot of pucker, which is probably for the best for this kind of beer. Easy to drink for 8% which was a little crazy. Slightly sweet finish, which is to be expected from a DFH beer. I’d drink this one again if I got the chance.

On tap at CBC, looks crazy, clear purple with some pink head. Nose has raspberry, pomegranate vinegar, merlot. Flavor is jammy, merlot grapes, raspberry, tart with apple cider vinegar. Drinks easier than 8%.