This is the beer that put LaPorte on the beer map. In 1996 while visiting the beautiful state of Maine, I bought some blueberry ale. I brought Maine lobsters and a case of fresh blueberry ale back from that trip...and the idea that blueberry ale should be brewed in LaPorte, Indiana by back Road Brewery. This beer is not what you might be thinking. It is not blue and it is not a sweet juice. But rather, it is a well balanced mild english ale with just the right amount of natural blueberry flavoring. It looks like a beer and tasts like a beer with just a hint of blueberry on the finish. Give this unique beer a try. It is available in bottles from May to September.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by rebecca from Valparaiso, IN, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (8/18/2006 6:46:14 AM)
"Rorange body, aroma of blueberry muffins and pine (?) incense. Blueberry and hops - Two great tastes that taste great together! It’s not just for Reese’s anymore! One moment, blueberries; the next, hops. I never could sense both of them at the same time. Medium, effervescent mouthfeel. Definite blueberry aftertaste. Spices, more bluberries, and malt become evident once beer warms. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by aracauna from Adairsville, GA, USA who has tried this beer (1/15/2006 10:20:32 AM)
"This is one of the beers I got from BBB63 when I saw him in Cleveland. A large psfft of escaping CO2 burst out when I cracked this one open. Loads of carbonation with a large, sturdy, lasting head and walls of cascading bubbles. Very hazy brown body takes on a pretty, deep red hue in the light. Blueberry pie filling and something sharp (lemon zest?) top the nose, reminding me of the blueberry cake with cream cheese icing my mom makes. A bit of lingering bitterness in the finish, slightly metallic. Flavor is a bit weak after the aroma."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[3] Review by E from Spring Mountain, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/23/2004 6:34:38 PM)
"Cloudy copper color with a small off white head. Sweet and fruity blueberry aroma. Rather bland, blueberry taste. Left a kind of funky aftertaste in my mouth. The aroma was very nice however."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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(4.3)
