Kuhnhenn Play In The Hay (Blueberry) - Kuhnhenn Brewing Company

joshuaseresse

Minnesota

4.22/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

16.9oz swing top, filled to the brim on 7/11/2011. Thanks Steve! Split with brian23456 yesterday and poured into snifters:

A - A deep purple core with dark red hues throughout. A decent amount of carbonation considering it was filled right off the tap and was a little over a month old. Little bit of lacing.

S - Berries and tartness. Little bit of candy sweetness. Oak and light red wine. Tad bits of hay and barnyard funk.

T - Candy up front followed by blueberries. Oak and vanilla. Light hints of tart funk.

M - Decent tingle from the carbonation. The finish is a bit drying to the tounge and mouth. Pretty refreshing.

O - Pretty awesome. I wish I could have tried this fresh, but even after a month this stuff is still pretty damn good. I've never had a lambic from Kuhnhenns before, so this was pretty damn interesting and quite a treat to try. I'd drink it again if given the chance.

Serving type: growler

08-29-2011 12:28:49 | More by joshuaseresse

HopStoopid120

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2%

11-15-2011 21:20:15 | More by HopStoopid120

JAHMUR

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2%

11-15-2011 03:43:03 | More by JAHMUR

surlytheduff

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

11-14-2011 18:18:16 | More by surlytheduff

MbpBugeye

Ohio

3.93/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Michigan Brewer's Guild Summer Festival 2011. Tasted along side nearly all of the other fruited versions.

Appearance
Right away I can tell that this batch is a little different that the one previous reviewers sampled at Winter Solstice. The blueberries here had DRASTIC effects on the appearance. This beer was the color of blueberry juice. A deep, cool, blueberry purple. It was quite hazed. The head was a periwinkle blue, but was short lived.

Aroma
Blueberries don't have a really strong smell, and this beer is an example of that. The leading aroma was brett, grass and hay. I could really only pick out the smell of the skins of whole, fresh picked blueberries.

Taste
This taste is quite crazy. It teases you. Things start out all bretty, funky, grassy and dry. And it stays that way. Until a few moments after the swallow. I remember my first sip specifically. I was chatting with someone who was up in line, he asked me how it was. My answer was "Meh...OOOOH wow, BLUEBERRY!" The delay after swallowing til a wall of blueberry flesh is probably about a full 15 seconds. The beauty is that this blueberry aftertaste builds as you drink the beer.

Mouthfeel
I wish the finish weren't as dry so that the fleeting blueberry aftertaste was longer.

Overall
A really fun beer. Not many other brews are this color, and nothing keeps you waiting for the surprise aftertaste like this.

Serving type: on-tap

07-27-2011 03:19:08 | More by MbpBugeye

corby112

Pennsylvania

4.2/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a dark murky orange/apricot color with golden orange hues and a half finger off white head that slowly fades into a thin ring.  Minimal lacing left behind.  

Funky aroma with lots of vinous dark fruit, especially blueberry, blackberry and currant.  Dry earthy brett along with some barnyard, horsey funk.    

Medium bodied that's tart, funky and puckering without being acidic.  Lots of earthy oak along with some vanilla and  vinegary, acetic acid that lingers into a mouth-watering finish.  Dry bretty funk along with lots if vinous dark fruit.  The blueberries are prominent but there's also currant, grape and other dark berries.  Very good!

Serving type: growler

07-12-2011 05:46:58 | More by corby112

metter98

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A: The beer is dark amber/brown in color with a thin head that quickly fades away.
S: There are strong aromas of blueberries in the nose, but these aren't too overpowering.
T: Like the smell, blueberry flavors dominate the taste, but these are nicely balanced by the underlying malts so they are not overpowering. The blueberry flavors seem to have a little tartness. There is some sweetness in the overall taste, but this seems natural and not artificially sweetened like some other lambics.
M: It feels light-bodied on the palate.
D: The beer is very easy to drink and rather refreshing.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2010 14:17:30 | More by metter98

MasterSki

Illinois

3.83/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Winter Solstice. Served in a tulip.

A - One finger of light tan foam that dissipates to a ring, leaving behind some spotty lacing. Murky, sludgy, dark brown body - not so attractive.

S - Blueberries - like blueberry pie or pancakes. Very, very, sweet - just overpowering blueberry. There is just none of the base beer present. Pleasant, but one-dimensional here.

T - Again, mostly blueberry syrup, but with a slight sour note, and a mildly tart finish. The added flavor depth really helps it from getting boring over a full pour, but it still isn't as complex as something like Raspberry Tart.

M - Smooth medium-thick viscous body, with light carbonation tingle. It's totally appropriate for the syrupy taste character of the brew. Sticky-sweet and probably the best element of this brew.

D - This is liquid diabetes in blueberry format. The booze is well-hidden, and if you dig blueberries a lot it's a must-try. However, without any strong sour or tart elements to offset the saccharine qualities it's difficult to put down a full pour.

Serving type: on-tap

12-21-2009 17:06:21 | More by MasterSki

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Winter 2009 Solstice. Delicious, though a little sour. Brown colour, a bit of lace. Smooth above average mouthfeel. Blueberry scent and taste, it was a little tart in the finish but well smoothed away. Blueberry pie in a glass. Well done and worth seeking out.

Serving type: on-tap

12-21-2009 14:33:56 | More by northyorksammy