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Judge’s Review: 84 Rating - Place to Imagine Vol. 1 by Social Fox Brewing

February, 2022

Place to Imagine Vol. 1

Place to Imagine Vol. 1

Georgia
United States
Place to Imagine Vol. 1, Social Fox Brewing
Description 

Place to Imagine Vol. 1 has a sour bite that leads into a juicy, sweet, fruit flavor rounded out with a subtle earthiness from the fresh prickly pear. We have added over 20 lbs of Fresh Prickly Pear per Barrel in this beer.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.5%
Served at: 
40 - 45º F

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
84
Aroma: 
22 / 24
Appearance: 
5 / 6
Flavor: 
33 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
8 / 10
Overall Impression: 
16 / 20

Place to Imagine Vol. 1 by Social Fox Brewing is being evaluated as a Wild Specialty Beer (Category 28C) from the 2015 BJCP Style guidelines.

The guidance is described as a sour and/or funky version of a fruit, herb or spice beer or a wild beer aged in wood.  

The aroma is decidedly prickly pear, as in (cantaloupe) melon and hints of watermelon with fruity sweet notes. There's a green vegetal component, while being absent of hops or malt.

The color of this beer is a hazy version of watermelon juice, and lots of bubbles can be seen rising to the top, which is crowned by a soft pink foamy head.

Flavors are that of the fruit in the aroma, (cantaloupe) melon with a hint of watermelon. The fruity character takes center stage, while making it distinct. The dryness contributes to a light quality, while the bitterness is that of a green apple character. There are slight funky flavors intermingled with a light degree of tartness.

This beer is light-bodied with a high degree of carbonation. Slightly astringent from the fruit and fermentation technique. This one hides its 7.5% alcohol content well.

Overall, this doesn't drink like your traditional beer. The prickly pear fruit component gives it a different drinking experience. The fruity and vegetal flavors are interesting, making it very distinct. A beer for folks who are seeking non-traditional qualities in a carbonated fruity beverage.

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