The journey of Aronia Berry Kriek Ale from concept to bottle involved several key milestones. The project began with Brent and our barrel-aging team touring Powell Gardens, where they explored potential beer ingredients and honed in on aronia berries. Once the berries were selected, they were hand-macerated, skins and juice alike, and added to the aging ale for a secondary fermentation. According to Brent, this process was key to preserving the berry’s complex flavors and integrating them fully with the beer’s profile.
“Aging the beer in oak casks imparted an additional layer of flavor that highlights the berries’ unique qualities,” Brent explains. “We wanted to create a depth of flavor, so each sip brings out different notes—the acidity, the earthiness, the cherry-like fruitiness—without overwhelming the palate. It’s a testament to what native ingredients can bring to craft beer.”
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