Great Notion — Double Strawberry Raspberry Cheesecake Tart Ale
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ABV: ~7.0% (Typical for pastry/tart series)
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Style: Fruited Pastry Tart Ale / Sour
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Format: 16oz Can / Draft
Overview
Portland’s Great Notion continues to push the absolute boundaries of what a sour ale can be with their dessert-inspired tart series. Double Strawberry Raspberry Cheesecake Tart Ale is an exercise in excess, loaded with generous amounts of real fruit and lactose to mimic the rich, tangy profile of a bakery-fresh berry cheesecake.
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Pours a thick, opaque ruby-red with a pinkish head that settles quickly, leaving a viscous, puree-like rim around the glass.
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Aroma: An immediate, mouth-watering explosion of ripe summer strawberries and tart fresh raspberries. Underlying notes of graham cracker crust, sweet cream, and a distinct tang of cream cheese frosting emerge as it warms.
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Palate: Unapologetically fruit-forward and rich. The initial wave is a tart, punchy rush of jammy strawberry and sharp raspberry, which quickly mellows into a velvety mid-palate of sweet vanilla, lactose creaminess, and a subtle buttery crust note. The acidity from the berries keeps the heavy dessert adjuncts in check, making it taste uncannily like a slice of liquid fruit cheesecake.
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Mouthfeel: Heavy, lush, and smoothie-like with a low, gentle carbonation. It coats the palate thoroughly, leaving a lingering, sweet-and-tart berry pastry finish.
The Verdict
This beer is less of a traditional sour and more of a liquid dessert experience. Great Notion captures the essence of a pastry shop with astonishing accuracy, balancing bright, tart fruit with rich, creamy sweetness. It is a decadent treat meant to be sipped slowly and savored layer by layer.
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