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The Brewery: Dogfish Head (Milton, DE)
The Brew: Festina Pêche (neo-Berliner Weisse)
Availability: 12 oz. bottles (4-Pack) & draft
ABV: 4.52% | IBUs: 08
Rating: 9.5/10
Location: Home
The Story? I've been on a bit of a peach beer kick since that Peach Porch Lounger I grabbed our last night in Baltimore. Sam Adam's Porch Rocker subdued a bit of the cravings, but I've still been hankering for a true peach quencher. With Dogfish Head's Festina Pêche back in season, I have my fix.
The history of the Berliner Weisse harken back as early as the 16th century and was the most popular drink in Germany by the 1800s. Sadly, only 2 breweries in Berlin still produce its unique, namesake brew. Luckily, a mirade of American breweries have been taking their spin on it.
The Beer? Very effervescent head that quickly fades. Minerally on the nose, with hints of the peach to come with some clean, tart notes. Pours a beautiful straw color.
A truly sublime summer beer. Wonderful, refreshing mouthfeel with bubbly carbonation tickling the tongue. A bit of funk and plenty of smooth peaches on the finish of the first gulp. Exactly what I've been looking for.
The peach is perfectly present and not sugary sweet. Instead, it's expertly blended to the Berliner Weisse's traditional acidic tartness. Delicate hops, quenching wetness, and the smooth pucker of lemon & green apple dance with sweet peach, fully interwoven into all aspects of this beer No need to add syrups to this BW, Dogfish Head flawlessly executed the balance.
Overall, a dangerously drinkable, refreshing take on a classic, but at just 4.5% you'll probably be OK putting back a few. A new summer favorite hands down.
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