Raspberry Ananke - Freetail Brewing Company

Etan

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

22oz bottle from the 2012 release, into a tulip. Thanks Canadianghetto!

A: Pours a slightly murky brownish red with a small light tan head.

S: Strong raspberry and mild lactic acid in the nose. Raspberry is bright and jammy, but with a slight vegetal edge. Sweet lactic notes and light bready notes underneath.

T: Tart raspberry, drying oak tannins, clean wheat malt, moderate lactic acidity.

M: Between light and medium-bodied with very little carbonation.

O: There are two flaws that jump out here. There seems to be a lack of complexity in the bugs department (I can only taste lactic acid) and the beer is a bit undercarbonated. It definitely tastes good, but could use some fixing up.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 23:40:13 | More by Etan

chaseabeer

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -6.5%

05-20-2013 03:56:27 | More by chaseabeer

illy0sis

Texas

5/5  rDev +16.8%

05-14-2013 22:11:56 | More by illy0sis

ravot

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-09-2013 23:41:09 | More by ravot

ADTaber

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

04-27-2013 20:28:23 | More by ADTaber

starkmarvelo

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +11%

04-22-2013 20:48:21 | More by starkmarvelo

drummermattie02

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +11%

04-16-2013 18:25:52 | More by drummermattie02

SpeedwayJim

New York

4.43/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Big thanks to Jeff for this one. 22oz. bottle into a Cantillon tulip. Shared with schen9303.

Pours a very thin .25 finger coarse white head that collapses quickly. No lace and near no legs. What saves the appearance is the stunning clear, dark red color. Just above average.

Nose is tart raspberry and strawberry. Seedy sweet and tartness. Mellow Brett funkiness in the back with a nice, jammy fruit presence upfront. Nicely aromatic. Very straightforward and appetizing.

Opens raspberry sweet and tartness. Raspberry seed in the middle with Brett funk, hay, and some woodiness in the middle. Fruit presence is huge... like I'm eating Raspberry puree. Sour fades out a bit in the end, showcasing a nice, sweet juiciness from the fruit. Seedy, slightly bitter aftertaste. Very good. Definitely one of the better fruited Wild's I've had.

Light bodied with ample carbonation. Prickly and lively in the mouth and goes down aggressive, bubbly and bright. Finish is puckering with a lingering, lip-smacking aftertaste. Real nice.

Just like the non-fruited version, Raspberry Ananke is incredible. Great, lively feel with an aggressive, aromatic and enticing nose. Flavor is spot on too. Seek this out!

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 01:34:54 | More by SpeedwayJim

brystmar

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

03-25-2013 06:01:41 | More by brystmar

Callmecoon

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

03-16-2013 13:54:19 | More by Callmecoon

Sean9689

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.5%

03-11-2013 14:37:23 | More by Sean9689

marlinsfan4

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

02-27-2013 05:14:16 | More by marlinsfan4

thewimperoo

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

02-26-2013 15:22:26 | More by thewimperoo

emerge077

Illinois

4.29/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Dan for sharing this one with us! Quick review from written notes.

Reddish amber color in the glass with minimal foam and lacing. Less hazy than Ananke, but it could have just been the pour (beginning of the bottle, versus the end).

Tart raspberry aroma with an earthy edge, whole fruit, seeds/leaves/stems and all.

Taste is crisp and clean, bold fruity raspberry flavor with a nice minerality there also that gives it some depth beyond the fruit. Moderately tart and slightly puckering. A super drinkable fruited Wild Ale. Thanks again Dan for sharing! Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2013 02:31:36 | More by emerge077

VAbdoyan

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

02-18-2013 09:07:14 | More by VAbdoyan

duceswild

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

02-18-2013 03:14:41 | More by duceswild

rmaste6282

California

4/5  rDev -6.5%

02-17-2013 17:32:36 | More by rmaste6282

IrishColonial

Virginia

4/5  rDev -6.5%

02-17-2013 04:36:21 | More by IrishColonial

cvm4

Mississippi

4.33/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A - Pours with a reddish/pink hue with a frothy one finger white head.

S - Some funk, raspberry comes through wonderfully.

T - Musty, earthy, funky, sweet raspberries and ends with with a lip puckering sourness.

M - Light body, on the high side of medium carbonation.

O - Very raspberry fruity & tart that is easy drinking and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 01:06:05 | More by cvm4

EgadBananas

Louisiana

4.21/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: murky light blood red, soft pink, yellowish head, minimal with large soapy bubbles.

Aroma: raspberry, Fuji apple skins, musk, vinius, oak tannins, tart grape.

Taste: astute sourness, light raspberry, fruity, musk, funk, apple skins, mild red wine.

***Light, refreshing, puckering, but balanced. A great sour. Thanks Joshua!

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 00:49:34 | More by EgadBananas

jegross2

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

02-08-2013 04:47:14 | More by jegross2

Franch

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

02-05-2013 22:29:40 | More by Franch

vissai

California

4/5  rDev -6.5%

02-04-2013 07:26:37 | More by vissai

Treebs

Illinois

4.06/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Big thanks to cfh64 for the bottle. 22 oz. bottle served in a Half Acre snifter. 2012 release.

A: Pours clear ruby color with no discernable head. Light frothiness around the edges, but nothing special.

S: A lot more funk than acticipated. A little cheesy with some raspberry freshness. There is a mild tartness on the backend with a little wine grape aspect to it.

T: Tart raspberry upfront with an almost sweet tart candy like middle. Oaky and red wine-esque in the finish. Mild funk in the periphery, but taste was all about the fruit.

M: Light bodied with a prickly carbonation level to break tarness. Pretty drinkable.

O: The duality of the nose was something. Very funky in the nose, not as much in the taste and vice versa for the raspberry. I enjoyed this beer, but would have liked a little more balance between the nose and taste.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2013 19:39:28 | More by Treebs

pmoney

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

01-28-2013 16:08:11 | More by pmoney