The beer pours with almost no head to speak of, and what it keeps is nothing to admire - a smear of bubbles and a very thin ring on the sides. The beer itself is about what you'd expect as far as color is concerned - it's weak berry juice with lots of bits of fruit that have been left to let you know you're having berries - if you didn't already know. The aroma is a bit musty with fruits all up in there.First sip is surprisingly more like a sparkling wine than anything. All the mix of berries, however, don't put me in mind of a ordinary grape wine. This is like if someone had several different kinds of mead and poured them altogether. Add carbonation to that, and you have some idea of what this beer taste like. This isn't outright bad, but it doesn't taste like a beer probably should. But, that's not really the intent of this beer, is it? This is for when you want something fanciful, and the sip would indicate that it might just fill that need.
Tip-in is gentle, persistent carbonation sizzle on top of a blackberry and elderberry jam (sweetness and all). Some grains come up to meet the berries, as the berries get joined by boysenberry and raspberry and the carbonation heightens. The finish is profoundly tart with an offputting sting that starts in the middle of the mouth, but then it ventures into all areas.
Bottom Line: I know there are niche beers for reason, but this isn't one I would explore.
0.75/5
