Raspberry Tart - New Glarus Brewing Company

robbrandes

Oregon

4.43/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

poured into wine glass @ a bottle share.

slightly hazy red; huge active carbonation, recedes quickly. the nose is ridiculous - smells like fresh raspberries being sauteed. taste - exactly what you'd expect - carbonated raspberries. certainly tart, and the carbonation is a bit aggressive.

not anywhere near my preferred style, but it's easy to see why R.T. is at/near the top of the pile. wish i would've had this over a brunch of waffles, eggs, etc.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2011 05:42:38 | More by robbrandes

brystmar

New York

4.18/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Nate for sharing this gem!

Deep red pour, fizzy pink head, active body, sticky lace. Tart, fresh raspberries dominate the nose. Remarkable how fresh and true to form this smells.

Taste follows suit: perfectly follows the flavor of fresh raspberries. Deep fruit flavor, mild tartness, and pretty sweet (but appropriately so). A touch too sweet for my prefs but it really fits the framboise style.

Nearly full-bodied and creamy. A great framboise, and an incredible value if you live in Wisconsin. Another smash hit from New Glarus.

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2011 02:50:32 | More by brystmar

matttttYCE

Arizona

3.55/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

750ml bottle poured into my DFH snifter. Have to say thank you very, very much to trxxpaxxs for this bottle!

The beer is a cloudy dark, burnt red/orange color. The head produced was a just about a finger high, maybe a bit less, and off-white/pinkish. Fades away pretty quick, leaves a ring. Lacing is little.

Smells is really of sweet raspberry and raspberry puree with some light tartness in there as well. Not much more than that. Really straight forward.

The taste is essentially all raspberries as well. Loads and loads of sweetness, light tartness hiding behind the sweet. Maybe a hint of sour as well. Again, pretty straight forward.

Mouthfeel is light and crisp. Crisp consistency, light-medium carbonation, light-medium body, and a moderate length finish.

Overall this is a nice beer but almost too sweet and a bit too straight forward for me. For what it is, it is a good beer, but I have a bit of a hard time finishing a 12oz serving, let alone a whole bottle. Definitely one to split. Very glad I got the chance to try this, though.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2011 05:58:16 | More by matttttYCE

DrewZ926

New York

4.78/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- ruddy combination of ruby and pink. an inch of garnet head. not much lacing

S- OMGRASPBERRIES. but seriously, amazing smell, liquid raspberry but not in a cloying soda-ish way. lots of tart juice and lemon zest too.

T- sublime, fresh picked raspberries, a little acetic on the finish, great transition from sweet up front to tart.

M- prickly carbonation and very light

O- best fruit beer i've had, very unique and epitomizes how extreme beer can get. very lucky to come across this one on the shelves in NY!

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2011 22:48:27 | More by DrewZ926

SkiBum22

New York

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a clear mahogany with ruby tints and two fingers of khaki head that recedes into a thin cap with no lacing.

S: Nose is fruit raspberry but some interesting mix of flavors. Wooden and oak, and vanilla too.

T: Very sweet and almost creamy. Does not taste like a beer and you can't taste any traces of alcohol.

M: Light body, dry, almost no booze, loads of flavor

O: Another very solid beer from New Glarus. I got to try this alongside Wisconsin Red which I liked a little more but this one is amazing too.

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2011 21:24:49 | More by SkiBum22

mdvatab

Indiana

4.47/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Received bottle as a gift for the birth of my son from a generous trader up north. (Cheers!)

Poured from 750ml bottle into tall pilsner glass.

Aroma: Mouth-watering jammy raspberry. A very faint lemony tartness. Aaaand more raspberry. Pretty straightforward. Raspberry city!

Appearance: Excellent reddish-purple body with nice clarity. One finger of tan-pink head, which clings to the side of the glass.

Flavor: Bright, fruity raspberry. Sweetness on the front, and tartness on the back end. EXTREMELY well-balanced, refreshing, and sessionable. Not cloyingly sweet like some more widely-available raspberry lambics.

Mouthfeel: Crisp, high carbonation. Medium-full mouthfeel. Clean finish.

Overall: Having enjoyed NG's Wisconsin Belgian Red (Cherry) recently, I was interested in comparing the two. While raspberry tart seems to receive more acclaim than Red, my wife and I agreed that we liked Red better--but only by a hair. Tart is very well-done, and is one to get your hands on!

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2011 17:56:06 | More by mdvatab

aasher

Indiana

3.58/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This beer pours a lighter bodied bright bright red in color with a dirty pink head that turns into lacing around the glass. It smells and tastes of syrupy sweet and creamy raspberries. It's like a smoother version of the Lindeman's Framboise. There is a lot of jam and sugar. The carbonation stimulates all of your taste buds and teases it like you're going to experience some tartness but really all you get is sweetness. It's ok, just a lot of sugar. It's definitely nowhere near Blushing Monk territory. It drinks light with a good amount of carbonation that really fits the beer well. This is a dessert beer first and foremost and would pair very well with chocolates or chocolate cake. By itself, it's a little much.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 04:13:06 | More by aasher

cdkrenz

Wisconsin

4.13/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured into a flute the brew's colors transition from those of apple juice to peach to cider and then at the top a translucent reddish brown. Very nice looking body with a head that started out around a half inch tall and is left to leave only the ring at the glass line with wisps scattered and spiraling.

S - It smells of a tart apple and grape combination. Very nice and very inviting.

T - Moderately tart without a real strong presence of the raspberry, by which I'm impressed. This is a very well done flavor grouping and nothing really overwhelms. The only thing keeping this from passing the "good" mark is the moderate tart flavor, I would appreciate a bit more.

M - Very mildly abrasive and quite dry in the finish.

~ This is a great dessert brew with its tart and light character. I would and have recommend this beer to my friends.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 02:47:22 | More by cdkrenz

camil1mj

Michigan

4.72/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Shared with my wife. Poured into my Bruery snifter.

A: Wonderfull raspberry red. Some bubbly reddish/white head.

S: Tons of fresh raspberries.

T: Just like the smell. Fresh, sweet raspberries. Exactly as expected.

M: Bubbly and refreshing. A lot like a sparkling champagne.

O: One of the best fruit beers out there. Hopefully one day NG will distribute outside of WI.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2011 21:00:15 | More by camil1mj

spdyfire83

Ireland

4.7/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

47th Review
Bottle into New Belgium snifter

From notes.

A: Deep red, almost crimson in color. 1.5 fingernail head on gentle pour.

S: Sweet, fresh raspberry field. It reminds me of growing up and picking raspberries in our backyard. I love when olfaction and memory click; this is a beautiful thing.

T: Succulent, fresh raspberry through and through. Start to finish that’s all I get here. Very sweet. I had to find the tartness, but that aspect of this experience was fun.

M: Clean and crisp. I sipped this over and over again looking for raspberry seeds, but couldn’t find any. Medium carbonation.

O: Smooth, tasty, and just plain excellent. You get what you expect here – nothing else. Raspberries start to finish and it is very clean. Honestly, I could not drink more than an 8 oz. pour, but the wife enjoys this immensely. As such, going forward, I’ll just indulge another tasty treat while she enjoys this. Overall, a great beer though...well done!

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2011 14:14:18 | More by spdyfire83

projectflam86

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this from a trade with funhog. Thanks Jim!

750ml bottle.

A- Pours a deep auburn red color with a nice white foam that leaves good lacing.

S- Fresh picked raspberries and a touch of tart funk in the nose.

T- Very rich and bright with fruit sweetness and loads of tart raspberries in the flavor. One dimensional almost sounds like a knock against it but in this case you get what is advertised: Raspberries...and lots of them! No alcohol presence to speak of. Definitely something to pair with dessert.

M- Surprisingly full bodied (at least as far as 4% fruit beers go) and well carbonated.

O- I'm wondering how something like this does with age. The bottle says it is spontaneously fermented and I'm curious as to whether it would sour up with age or if some of that sharp tart raspberry flavor would fade away. Oh well, I just have one bottle and I'm drinking it now!

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2011 01:02:23 | More by projectflam86

suspect

New York

4.15/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from an unnecessarily waxed 750ml bottle into a wine glass. Thank you to beerwolf77 for the hookup. A good beer from a good dude.

A: Pours a crystal clear, deep reddish purple hue with lots of tiny little champagne-like bubbles created, float to the top then almost immediately disappear. No lacing.

S: Wonderful pungent aroma full of sweet-tart raspberries with a small mix subtle malt for good measure. When I stuck my nose in the glass, the little bubbles splashing around danced up and tickled the nostrils. Doesn't have the punch you in the face intensity that the Belgian Red has but I don't view that as a negative.

T: Man, I love raspberries. They are my favorite berry. The only thing missing from this brew is the seeds stuck in my teeth. It's got wonderful flavor and it's well balanced.

M: Light bodied, high carbonation that settles after a bit. The finish is dry and crisp with slight raspberry aftertaste.

O: A supremely easy drinker, not overly sweet and another homerun fruit beer from New Glarus.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 19:09:20 | More by suspect

Alieniloquium

Florida

3.98/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

750 mL bottle poured into a goblet. Thanks to MarcatGSB for this bottle!

Appearance - Less bright than I expected. I expected it to look like Blushing Monk. This is much less bright of a red. Slightly pink head and great lacing.

Smell - Raspberries. Lots of raspberries. That's pretty much it. It isn't complex, but it's nice.

Taste - Raspberries. Lots of raspberries. Still not complex. Still just raspberries. Again, it isn't complex, but it's nice. Somewhat tart, but after a while the sweetness builds.

Mouthfeel - Fresh and light, but not as crisp as I'd like. Just a bit too sweet.

Overall - Good stuff. I just don't know how to rate it. I like it, but it isn't earth-shattering. It's raspberries.

Serving type: bottle

11-26-2011 20:17:04 | More by Alieniloquium

claspada

New Jersey

4.28/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pours a murky, pinkish-brown body with a pink-hued, bubbly head.

Aromas begin and end with rich, fresh raspberry fruit aroma with a touch of tartness. Just the pure essence of freshly crushed/ squeezed berry juice. The best fruit beer aroma on the planet, period.

The tastes can't quite compete with the aroma but is still quite stellar. Raspberry compote with just the perfect balance of pleasing sweetness and tartness; no where near the level of a sour ale or lambic, really just as it says on the label, a fruit beer. Small tinge of bitter and oak character serve as a reminder that you're not simply feasting on fresh juice. Finishes with a long, lingering fruitiness.

The mouthfeel is Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Finish is lightly sweet and tart from the berries and lightly dryish and sour from the base wheat beer.

Overall I really enjoyed this experience. This beer has an unrivaled drinkability due to the quality and low ABV. I can say, quite categorically, that New Glarus Raspberry Tart is a phenomenal, incredibly delicious beer. It's a damn shame all fruit beers can't be this good and that they don't distribute out of Wisconsin. Not something I want everyday but it is in a class of it's own and a must try for fans of fruit beers and quality craft beer alike.

Serving type: bottle

11-26-2011 00:00:18 | More by claspada

TheHoppiest

Ohio

4.72/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Cheers to my friends who brought this back from Wisconsin with them!

Poured from a 750 ml bottle into two small chalices. The bottle's neck was dipped in wax, though to what end I'm not sure.

Pours a plum red, with a minimal creme colored head that clings around the rim of the glass. The light glints beautifully through the beer, looking like a garnet.

Has a fruity, malty aroma, with plenty of raspberry, strawberry and cherry smells. The fruity smell is quite sweet, but not overly so.

Starts fruity sweet but not cloyingly so; there's a fair amount of raspberry tart to balance out the fructose. Honeysuckle, raspberry, cherry, and strawberry combine for a fair amount of sweet fruit, tempered by a growing tartness from the raspberry that ends slightly sour, but not bitter.

Light to medium bodied, with enough tart bite to pucker the mouth a bit.

A very nice and easy drinking fruit beer, this is second only to Blushing Monk for as far as being a well balanced tart fruit beer. Definitely a must try for the fruit beer crowd

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2011 23:07:20 | More by TheHoppiest

woosterbill

Connecticut

4.7/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

750ml bottle purchased in the summer of '10, opened with Thanksgiving dinner '11, poured into a Cantillon tulip. I'm curious to see how a year of cellaring has affected this brew.

A: The ugliest wax in the world gives way as the cap pops off with a satisfying hiss. It pours a clear, brilliant vermillion body under a finger of creamy ecru head that recedes fairly quickly but leaves some nice delicate lace. Gorgeous color, but a bit light on head.

S: Nothing but sweet & sour raspberry essence. It doesn't smell like raspberry flavor, but actual fruit off the bush. It's very nice, very authentic, but a little less vibrant than I'd like - nowhere near the juicy intensity of Belgian Red, that's for sure. Still, very very good.

T: Any and all faults in other aspects of the beer are fully forgiven: holy crap this is delicious. Sweet raspberry positively leaps out, and only grows more and more aggressive throughout each sip. Underneath the pure, juicy fruit is a bit of biting acidity that keeps the sweetness in check - tart is indeed the perfect word to describe the long, decadent finish; delicious is the the perfect word to describe the total package.

M: Light, frothy, and lively. Excellent.

O: It's not as good as Belgian Red, so I can't quite give it a perfect score. It's definitely world-class, though, and deserves every bit of acclaim that it receives. As long as you remember that it's a fruit beer and not a Lambic, it's absolutely spectacular.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 17:50:53 | More by woosterbill

beagle75

Iowa

3.13/5  rDev -28.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 750 ml bottle into a half-pint pokal glass.

A: Clear, dark rusty amber color--tea-like--with a peripheral ring of parchment-tinted bubbles. Scant lacing remains on the glass.

S: Reminiscent of a raspberry-flavored bottled iced tea--the raspberry quality is self-evident, but not especially authentic. Malt is very mild, transformed by fermentation, which leads to some of the earthy tea.

T: Begins sweet, with extract-like raspberry fruit that is consistent with the smell. Moderate acidity keeps flavors lively on the palate into the middle, where minor earthy qualities begin to replace some of the retreating acidic fruit. Flavors taper off by the finish, with a slightly fruity sense of sticky sweetness lingering on the palate.

M: Thin viscosity, slightly syrupy and energetically acidic on the palate, with moderate carbonation.

D/O: As the third American-brewed raspberry fruit beer reviewed in as many months this beer lets something of a letdown, given its positive reputation. While raspberry flavors are fairly intense, they are also less than credible. The sensory qualities of this beer seem to have been optimized for the palate of the non-beer drinker.

Serving type: bottle

11-23-2011 01:38:53 | More by beagle75

pmarlowe

California

3.86/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Tulip glass.

A: Pours with a half finger of off white head, on a body which is dark, murky brown-tinted amber. So-so retention.

S: Loads of jammy raspberry, a little malt character.

T: Similar, with a mild tartness which supports the fruit flavor, with a moderate amount of sweetness. The sweetness overpowers the tartness and so it's not quite as in balance as it could be.

M: Medium-full body and medium-high, sharp, champagne-like carbonation which really enhances the mouthfeel. Mouthcoating.

O: This is extremely drinkable for the first 8oz or so, and then the reality of drinking straight-up raspberry jam begins to hit you. A fruity dessert beer of sorts. So this is probably a 4.25 for the first 8oz and 3.75 for the next Xoz.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2011 21:31:07 | More by pmarlowe

devilben02

North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Split with family, everyone found this one surprising but pleasant. It poured a clear burgundy color, with a foamy, just-pink, champagne-like head. The aroma certainly showcases the fruit, with the sweet-tart raspberry juice up front, but there is also a mild, dry woodsiness that is likely contributed by the aged hops and oak barrels. The flavor is likewise a combination of the semi-sweet, natural-tasting fruit juice and an earthy, woodsy oak character. The light, fine carbonation is much like that of a sparkling wine, which dries the palate a bit, helping to cut through the fruity sweetness.

Overall, although its sweetness would become too much to enjoy in large quantities, this beer is light and fruity yet complex, making for an interesting, pleasant drinking experience.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2011 21:01:03 | More by devilben02

nickhiller

Texas

4.47/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: black cherry-colored, frosting of head, soapy lacing.

S: raspberry jam, but also floral, kind of like rose, tart fruit, like cherry pie, with even a bit of doughy pie crust.

T: juicy, concentrated and tart like 100% raspberry juice, vegetal, finish presents some sweet grains

M: medium-bodied, just the right amount of carbonation, sharp enough to give it a sparkly drying sensation and yet leave the finish sweet and syrupy.

O: Great, I like these because they're basically alcoholic Italian sodas and in my opinion should be treating as such.

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2011 17:03:12 | More by nickhiller

n2185

North Carolina

3.38/5  rDev -22.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a clear mahogany with ruby tints and two fingers of khaki head that recedes into a thin cap with no lacing.

S: Tons and tons of dry, tart raspberry aromas with just a hint of some yeasty characters.

T: Similar to the aroma, raspberries dominate: sweet, tart, acidic, and dry all at the same time. Not much else going on here.

M: Medium-light body with light, but biting carbonation.

O: Not a bad beer by any means . . . but it's difficult for me to even think of this as a beer. This is really just carbonated raspberry juice. It's fairly tasty, but is so simple and one-note in both taste and aroma that it'd be hard for me to call this a good beer. I'd like less raspberry and more beer (i.e. hops, barley, and yeast).

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2011 02:55:53 | More by n2185

smakawhat

Maryland

4.7/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from the bottle into a champagne flute. Much thanks to translucent for the trade!

A very dark reddish brown amber body, with some champagne like bubbles but not much really for carbonation. Head is creamy and foamy in appearance, with a light caramel brown and lots of sticky creamy character.

Nose is fruit raspberry but some interesting mix of flavors. Wooden and oak, but very much like powdered sawdust, and vanilla too. Real good.

Taste though is nothing but raspberry joy in the perfect sense. Raspberry fruit of mild balance of perfection between tart sour and sweet. Finish is creamy vanilla, with malt thickness. Raspberries are incredibly jammy you could spread them on toast.

Overall a perfect balance of taste, with a great nose. On top of that the light abv makes it so amazing there is all this flavor in this drink, just fantastic beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2011 00:51:01 | More by smakawhat

pigc

Nebraska

4.38/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into champagne flute.

A - Pours a light blood colored red with strawberry shortcake looking two finger foam head. A thing of beauty!

S - Tart raspberries as you'd expect. Some fruity esters in there as well.

T - Tart raspberry and cherry.

M - Light and effervescent. High carbonation.

O - A beautiful light fruity beer. Great example of this style. Perfect light dessert beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2011 01:36:35 | More by pigc

Slyjoker87

Illinois

4.65/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Falls into the glass as a dark red liquid with foamy, off-white, head. The head dissolves fairly quickly. This is a color you rarely see when pouring out a beer.

S - Fruity, raspberry and tart come across fairly strongly. There is something that lingers on the nose afterwards, but it is unidentifiable.

T - On the top is a pure raspberry flavor that has staying power. After it settles down, the sour notes arrive like a kick in the mouth - but it's welcome. You'd think that it is too sweet, but the tartness is like a sour herding dog keeping the raspberry sheep all in order.

M - Not overly fizzy and easy to drink. It rolls over your tongue without fuss.

O - This is a fantastic fruit beer that is sadly only available within Wisconsin. If you take the time to look, there are very few breweries that are able to master the fruit beer - New Glarus is one of them.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2011 02:01:26 | More by Slyjoker87

jsanford

Georgia

4.13/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

750ml bottle poured into a Flute.

Poured a dark ruby-red with a creamy white head that settles to a thin cap. Luscious aromas of raspberry, oak, brown sugar, and crisp wheat. Taste is similar to the nose, mice raspberry jam flavors with more oak, brown sugar, and vanilla. You can taste the woodiness from the raspberry seeds, such a nice touch! Mouthfeel is slick and smooth, with a medium body and good, crisp carbonation. Overall another amazing NG offering, not quite as good as Belgian Red but still great!

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2011 04:18:16 | More by jsanford