Serendipity - New Glarus Brewing Company

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4.9/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

750 ml wax-dipped bottle poured into a Duvel tulip.
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A - Serendipity's cap cracks with a loud carbonation hiss, a prelude to the tall, rocky off-white foam which rests on the beer for quite some time. Stunningly beautiful, this gorgeous beer pours a clear, rich ruby, almost blood red color.

S - It's interesting that this beer is coming in to briefly replace Belgian Red due to the cherry shortage because Serendipity smells incredibly similar. Bold fresh cherry and light cherry skin tannins come through with a juicy red apple nose appearing from a swirl. I'm hard pressed to pick out any cranberries within this aroma but, it's not a hindrance. Earthy tones and faint wood peek out as the fruit beer warms.

T - A happy accident indeed, this beer strays from the Belgian Red-like aroma into it's own unique territory, really coming into it's own. Stronger apple presence reminds us we're in the harvest season and suggests sipping cider at an orchard while cherry and cranberry bring a balancing tartness to the table. Like the aroma before it, earthy and faint wood notes start to emerge carefully as the beer warms up.

M - Pleasantly sweet, Serendipity walks a fine line, cautious not to step onto the cloying side, carefully balanced by spritzy carbonation, a lighter body, and a mildly tart, dry finish. Lingering flavors on the tongue beg for another sip, and another sip, and so on.

O - If you've experienced Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart, you'll find yourself in quite a familiar realm with Serendipity but, this beer doesn't only piggy back on their successes, it flourishes with new and delicious fruit experiences! Serendipity proves, once again, Dan Carey is an expert brewer of fruit beer. Buy without hesitation and be rewarded, for this, without question, will be another award-winning beer from New Glarus.

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2012 00:07:42 | More by BeerFMAndy

tbdkev

Indiana

5/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Pours a deep amber to faint red with moderate lacing. The aroma is downright unbelievable. As advertised, sour cherry jumps to the forefront, backed up by notes of apple and cranberry. The taste is follows suit, with pleasant balance sour cherry sweetness and tartness, along with apple and cranberry. There's also a nice, fruity, spicy heat that follows in the aftertaste. The profile follows well, and is probably best compared to ginger ale for its sharpness. It thankfully has a low ABV (4.0%), or else I'd likely wind up face down on a sidewalk somewhere. For anyone who claims to hate beer, I'd recommend this in order to convert. Great stuff.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2013 05:20:52 | More by tbdkev

BMMillsy

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -14.2%

06-20-2013 02:52:12 | More by BMMillsy

stangski83

Illinois

5/5  rDev +14.4%

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shan8454

Mississippi

4.5/5  rDev +3%

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DruRho

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +3%

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Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

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rgilbert

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

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StoughtonGuy

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -31.4%

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DemoniChris

Nebraska

5/5  rDev +14.4%

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EdTheEdge

California

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

06-16-2013 20:46:46 | More by EdTheEdge

vande

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

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jrpapajcik

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

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Sunn

Iowa

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

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tourdot

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -14.2%

06-14-2013 04:32:21 | More by tourdot

doremite

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -8.5%

06-13-2013 21:06:56 | More by doremite

miadw3

California

4.75/5  rDev +8.7%

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Jeckel

Colorado

4/5  rDev -8.5%

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ackeeper

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

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Dope

Massachusetts

4.29/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a dark red with some brown in it. Good sized fluffy offwhite head. Good head retention. Only moderate little streaks of lacing.

S: Nice aroma. Sweet, ripe apples and cherries.

T: Sweet apples and cherries up front again. Really nice. Sweetness runs out and there's a sudden twang of tart fruits instead with the apples and cherries. Cranberries kick in for an extra tartness in the finish. Lingering cranberry juice in the aftertaste.

M: Surprisingly medium bodied for only 4%. Nice and smooth and clean too.

O: Awesome fruit beer. Not quite as good as the Raspberry and Cherry versions but it's a very close 3rd. Pretty amazing that one brewery can make the top 3 fruit beers. Magic touch I guess. Wonderful strong flavors from only 4% ABV too. Great fruit beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 03:27:08 | More by Dope

mattafett

Iowa

5/5  rDev +14.4%

06-12-2013 01:04:48 | More by mattafett

pinnser

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +3%

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beerhan

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +3%

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IPAFan521

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.7%

06-11-2013 20:23:54 | More by IPAFan521

BrandonDZ

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +3%

06-11-2013 13:45:44 | More by BrandonDZ