Year of New Beer: Navigating in Nothings, Southern Grist Brewing Co (Nashville)

Written By: Dion on 06/20/2019

Third beer I've had in the last few weeks that features the "darling" hop of the moment, Barbe Rouge. Really unusual nose that starts off fairly herbal, with dank grasses and a touch of chive. Just a bit of warmth, however, and I finally get the berry notes that are the supposed claim to fame for this particular hop. Comes off almost fruit punch in nature. Flavor follows the nose in a nearly identical fashion. Herbal and grassy up front, just a touch bitter. Warms to a really nice fruit punch with orange, mango, and sweet cherry. Smooth and juicy. Very well done.