Lately, it seems you really can’t go wrong with blueberry-anything. Blueberry pies are usurping America’s former beloved pie of choice, trendy blueberry popsicle and sangria recipes on Buzzfeed are keeping the DIY minded hip and happy, and of course, there are the timeless blueberry muffins. And for those beer-minded folks, behind the frost-paned glass doors at your local bodega or grocery store, six-packs of Blue Point Brewing Company’s Blueberry Ale await to satisfy your fruity craving.
Admittedly, several beer enthusiasts (myself included) have trepidation about fruit beers, as trying them seems to be a crapshoot. Past failed fruit beer experiences include beers that did not taste even remotely like the desired fruit of choice, but instead practically attacked the palette with a disgusting mix of bitter and sours tastes. On the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find ridiculously saccharine beers that are apparently competing with Four Loko—those big-canned alcoholic beverages with flavors like “Blue Hurricane.” On those rare occasions though, you will find the Holy Grail of fruit beers, a balanced blend of enjoyable yet discerning flavors. Fortunately for both Blue Point and its fans, the Blueberry Ale always falls under this latter category.