Casey Fruit Stand Strawberry Cherry
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Tasting Notes
The aroma opens with fresh strawberry and tart cherry, underscored by a lactic sourness and faint barnyard notes from the wild fermentation. On the palate, the fruit is bright but not syrupy — it reads more like whole fruit than juice, balanced against a dry, acidic backbone. The body is light to medium with a lively carbonation that keeps things moving. The finish is long and clean with lingering berry tartness and just enough funk to remind you this isn't a fruit soda.
About the Brewery
Casey Brewing and Blending operates out of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and has built a serious reputation in the American wild ale and coolship scene. Founded by Troy Casey, the brewery focuses almost exclusively on oak-fermented and spontaneously fermented beers, with fruit-driven blends being a signature of their output. Their Fruit Stand series in particular has become highly sought after, drawing comparisons to top Belgian lambic producers in terms of blending philosophy and fruit integration.
Food Pairings
A fresh goat cheese salad with stone fruit works well because the lactic acidity in the beer mirrors the tang of the cheese without overwhelming it. Duck confit or other rich poultry dishes benefit from the beer's tartness cutting through the fat. A simple charcuterie board — particularly cured meats with a little sweetness like bresaola — lets the cherry notes find a natural counterpart. For dessert, a plain almond tart or frangipane pairs cleanly because the mild nuttiness doesn't compete with the fruit character.
Style Guide
American Wild Ale is a loosely defined category that covers beers fermented with wild yeast strains, Brettanomyces, or mixed bacterial cultures including Lactobacillus and Pediococcus. The style draws heavily from Belgian traditions — particularly lambic and Flanders ale — but American producers often push fruit additions harder and prioritize cleaner, brighter acidity over the more complex barnyard depth of traditional Belgian examples. ABV typically runs from about 5% to 8%, and the defining characteristics are tartness, funk, and a dry finish that distinguishes these beers from sweeter fruit ales or kettle sours.