Serendipity - New Glarus Brewing Company

Lemke10

Wisconsin

4.55/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

I got a 750mL bottle of this from Woodman’s in Janesville, WI in October 2012 for $8.79.

Happy accident indeed! New Glarus took the poor cherry crop in 2012 in stride and came up with a new delicious brew. Serendipity pours a burnt reddish color with a slightly pink head. The scent is still mostly cherries but is overall very fruity and sweet smelling giving it that classic sour ale smell. Taste is sweet and fruity with all the main elements (cherry, cranberry, and apple) evident in the mix. Added to the mix was the great decision to age this in oak to make this an interesting, fruity, and delicious sour ale that is supposedly only to be around until Jan 1 in place of their usual Belgian Red. Get it while you can folks!

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2012 04:19:31 | More by Lemke10

Fargrow

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-18-2013 02:54:45 | More by Fargrow

BigbROB

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-17-2013 18:59:46 | More by BigbROB

eliz108

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +14.9%

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Pidzik12

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-17-2013 12:51:26 | More by Pidzik12

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

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MEGAawesomeLAUREN

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +14.9%

05-16-2013 18:15:36 | More by MEGAawesomeLAUREN

Mcvs1507

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-16-2013 02:20:32 | More by Mcvs1507

BUNZILLA

Indiana

5/5  rDev +14.9%

05-15-2013 01:35:14 | More by BUNZILLA

GimmeGumballHead

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-14-2013 20:52:21 | More by GimmeGumballHead

bahnfire

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-14-2013 13:20:05 | More by bahnfire

4amepiphany

Illinois

5/5  rDev +14.9%

05-14-2013 04:58:34 | More by 4amepiphany

dczernic

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -25.3%

05-14-2013 03:04:50 | More by dczernic

TheRuss9585

Vermont

4/5  rDev -8%

05-14-2013 00:42:36 | More by TheRuss9585

pk18

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-13-2013 20:21:52 | More by pk18

pirmannt1

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-13-2013 01:10:48 | More by pirmannt1

MastaShonuf

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-13-2013 01:08:11 | More by MastaShonuf

ajzy

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-12-2013 21:59:09 | More by ajzy

amishbooze

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-12-2013 02:18:39 | More by amishbooze

Fireslayer

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-11-2013 17:17:12 | More by Fireslayer

Imperial_Sapient_Groat

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-11-2013 02:51:20 | More by Imperial_Sapient_Groat

tobelerone

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -8%

05-11-2013 01:02:35 | More by tobelerone

chinchill

South Carolina

4.58/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured a lovely, sparkling clear red color with a small but moderately durable red-tan head that left the glass nicely coated when tipped.

Has a very fruity aroma; tart. Appealing yet it didn't prepare me for the magnificent taste. The flavor is loaded with mixed fruit, with both cranberries and cherries evident. Perfect TART/sweet balance. Serendipity indeed.

The medium-light body is quietly lively yet creamy smooth.

O: as good as any fruit beer I've ever had, including the finest Belgian lambics.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 15:11:25 | More by chinchill

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-10-2013 12:25:36 | More by FUwolfpacker

Beerdy

Heard & McDonald Islands

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-10-2013 05:51:33 | More by Beerdy