Our Athena Blackberry Blonde Ale starts by taking our Domestique Blonde Ale and adding a hefty amount of fresh, locally grown blackberries into secondary fermentation. The yeast consumes the sugars present in the blackberries, leaving a faint tartness
a soft malt backbone and delicate Noble hop bitterness, keeping it from being too heavy or sweet. The aroma is slightly grainy, yet not astringent, and the forward palate is reminiscent of malted milkshake, grain, and honey. The finish is dry and crisp
This beer offers a slightly creamy mouthfeel thanks to the use of flaked oats and flaked wheat. The bitterness is soft and balanced while the aroma is intense…reminiscent of citrus fruits thanks to the massive use of hops introduced during fermentation.