Maker: Founders, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Style: Raspberry Ale
ABV: 5.7%
Thanks to Patty for the recommendation.
Appearance: Crimson with a big fluffy head on initial pour,persistant lacing afterwards.
Nose: Raspberry jam, a hint of malt in the background.
On the palate: Full bodied, slightly tart but not overly sweet. Low-sugar raspberry jam with some malt and maybe even hops.
Finish: Creamy. Raspberry custard or maybe fool (look it up). Fades away slowly into a roasty malt flavor like the crimped edge of a baked pie crust.
Parting words: I one of those people who has said for a while that I didn’t like fruity beers, but Rübæus and another one (to be reviewed soon) have really changed my mind. . Raspberry was used at several stops along the way in the fermentation process and that care shows up in the depth of flavor and balance at every stop in the process of drinking it. The sweetness and some of the tartness of the fruit comes through without turning the beer into a pucker-fest. The creamy finish is really outstanding too. Makes a nice after dinner or summer afternoon treat. It comes in a four pack that sells for around $12 so it’s not cheap, but it is worth it. Rübæus is recommended.
Sipology 
Thanks for the shout out 🙂 We were just talking about this beer in fact. We have a growler of oldish Decadent Delight (chocolate beer from Atwater) and Ken is going to mix the two. I think it will taste like a Tootsie Pop.
Ha! I was referring to another Patty I know, but always happy to give you a shoutout too! That mix of beers sounds so crazy it just might be delicious. Let me know how it turns out!
That is a seriously good looking beer! I’ve had their Cerise and really enjoyed it. I wonder how this compares to that. I have a locally brewed raspberry ale in my fridge that I still need to try. You may have just pushed me to try it sooner rather than later. And as far as fruited up beers go, I’ve grown to love them, especially when they lean towards the tart side of the flavor spectrum.
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