Excellent amber-cleared pink-highlighted fruit ale brewed at Melbourne Brothers (whose fine Apricot, Strawberry, and Cherry ales uniquely counter swanky grain-based British beers), then blended and bottled by Sam Smith. Less filling and alcoholic than ambitious kriek-styled New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red, its cherry pie pertinacity secures subsidiary candied apple, white grape and cranberry tartness. Cherry coughdrop, Jolly Rancher, Dr. Pepper and cherry syrup nuances fade in and out, providing a persuasive sweet ‘n sour lambic-like delectability.

Cherry juice and intrinsic citric nuances firm up fruitful thick-headed ruddy wheat ale. Unobtrusive grain presence and surfacing wheat escort gently cover crisp water flow. Closer to cherry pie than cherry soda.

Must quaff nickel-hued pale ale at room temperature after billowy head subsides or risk acrid Seltzer fizz overpowering shrewd fruity core and ester-y citric bittering. Red cherry essence too thin for tart lambic comparison and sterile grain malting lacks sufficient bulk, but latent green apple, yellow grape and white peach illusions fill out baked wheat bread bed nicely before dusky cherry souring prods prolonged aftertaste.

Glorious strawberry reddish, pink-headed, wild yeast-fermented fruit beer binds cherry Danish tartness to sweet cherry pie dominance and ambrosial tangerine-berry-melon illusions, becoming medicinal by Chardonnay-like finish. Serve to New Glarus Raspberry Tart lovers.

Rich amber-hued cranberry-dominated fruit ale hides hesitant cherry tartness in dense grain body. Unfortunately, watery texture and lack of full-bodied consistency hurt luster of lackadaisical sweet dessert treat. Strictly limited in appeal.

Reminiscent of fruity Belgium ales with its purposeful fermentation. Unique cherry ale wrapped in black aluminum foil tastes best served at 160 degrees Fahrenheit (pour contents into saucepan). Cognac aroma, subtle carbonation, and strong, effective 8% alcohol volume offer fine introduction. Served warm, tangy yeast-thickened cider finish perfectly purveys wintry ski lodge feel. Served cold, Sangria-like essence overtakes syrupy malts and pulpy tartness, making it perfect soda substitute (due to fizzy sweetness and pop-like appearance). The contrast between warm and cold is incredibly uncanny. Absolutely fab (but not recommended to unseasoned amateurs).

Blush amber hue matches detailed sun-drenched oak-aged cherry tartness and mellow pink rose’ midst to soda-like flow. Uncommonly smooth with little evident harshness affecting heavy alcohol influence and juicy cherry rasp. Deep citric opulence endures extremely condensed soured cherry blitzkrieg assaulting port wine and lemon meringue illusions to heartwarming cognac finish. When heated, this soothing winter warming aperitif offers a truly exceptional experience. Illustrious.