Chelsea Boo! Berry Wheat

Formerly brewed at Chelsea Brewing Company
Style: Fruit Beer
New York, New York USA

Hazy, honey gold, white head. Yeasty blueberry aroma- not overwhelming. The flavor was a bit meaty somehow and slightly spicy, almost put me in the mind of corned beef or salami. Definite black pepper flavors in the profile. A bit flat and watery. Finish is quick. Very light sweetness. Light hopping. An odd brew. Blueberries muted in the profile.

The brewpub rotates its selection of fruit wheats, but they all use the same wheat base (which is also offered on the regular menu). The "Boo!" name was used for Halloween, but I had mine in May with regular label of "Blueberry Wheat". Hazy copper, light at the edge, a bit of blueberry aroma and flavor. It lets the wheat come through with a bit of bitterness in there, though it doesn't thrill compared to other blueberries (and I have in mind the Boston Beer Works up the coast).

It’s SCARY how thin the blueberry taste is in this beer. Having tried great blueberry beers like Marin Bluebeery Ale, I can spot a cheap imitation when I see one. A bit bitter, too.