The Bruery Enticing Boysenberry 4Pk

The Bruery Enticing Boysenberry 4Pk is a fruited sour ale from Placentia, California, sold in four-packs of 16oz cans. Brewed by one of Orange County's most respected craft producers, this release delivers an unapologetically tart, fruit-forward drinking experience that showcases The Bruery's skill with acidic styles.

Quick Facts: Style: Fruited Sour Ale  |  Origin: Placentia, California, USA  |  Format: 4-Pack, 16oz Cans  |  Brewery: The Bruery

Production & Heritage

The Bruery was founded in 2008 by Patrick Rue in Placentia, Orange County, California. The brewery's name is a portmanteau of "brewery" and the founder's surname, and it has built a national reputation through ambitious barrel-aged ales, Belgian-inspired styles, and inventive fruit-forward sours. The Enticing series represents The Bruery's approach to approachable, fruit-driven sour ales — kettle-soured for clean acidity, then conditioned on boysenberry to achieve deep berry character without the extended aging timelines of spontaneously fermented beers. This method yields a bright, controlled tartness that lets the fruit shine rather than compete with funky or barnyard qualities.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe boysenberry dominates the nose immediately, followed by a layer of jammy sweetness and a subtle lactic tang. A faint floral quality lingers behind the fruit.

Taste: The first sip delivers a sharp, clean tartness that gives way to juicy boysenberry flavor at the mid-palate. The fruit presence is bold but not cloying — balanced by a dry, slightly tart acidity that prevents the sweetness from becoming heavy. A mild wheat-like softness rounds out the mouthfeel.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering berry skin tartness and a crisp, refreshing close. The acidity cleans the palate quickly, inviting another sip.

How to Drink Enticing Boysenberry

Serve cold, ideally between 38–45°F, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to concentrate the berry aromatics. This sour ale also works well as a base for beer cocktails: try it in a Berliner Weisse-style shandy with a splash of lemonade for added citrus brightness; blend it into a Beer Mimosa alongside sparkling wine and a float of boysenberry purée for a brunch alternative; or use it in a Sour Radler mixed with grapefruit soda for a low-ABV warm-weather sipper.

Best For

• Warm-weather backyard gatherings where approachable tartness beats heavy ales
• Introducing friends to the sour beer category with a fruit-forward entry point
• Pairing with brunch dishes like berry-topped waffles or eggs Benedict
• Gifting to craft beer enthusiasts who gravitate toward fruited and wild-style ales

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Enticing Boysenberry taste like? It delivers a juicy, tart boysenberry flavor with clean lactic acidity and a dry, refreshing finish — fruit-forward without being syrupy or overly sweet.

How does Enticing Boysenberry compare to Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale? SeaQuench is a session sour blending Berliner Weisse, gose, and Kölsch traditions with lime and sea salt for a saline, citrus-driven profile, while Enticing Boysenberry leans entirely into bold berry fruit and straightforward lactic tartness without the salted component.

Is Enticing Boysenberry good for sour beer beginners? Yes — the prominent fruit character and clean acidity make it one of the more approachable sour ales available, with none of the intense funk or barnyard notes found in wild-fermented styles.

Where is Enticing Boysenberry made? It is brewed at The Bruery in Placentia, California, located in northern Orange County, where the brewery has operated since its founding in 2008.

What foods pair well with Enticing Boysenberry? Soft goat cheese and berry compote highlight the fruit-acid interplay; grilled chicken with a berry glaze mirrors the boysenberry notes; sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the tartness; lemon tarts complement the acidity; and charcuterie boards with cured meats benefit from the beer's palate-cleansing finish.

What sizes does Enticing Boysenberry come in? The standard format is a four-pack of 16oz cans, totaling 64 ounces of beer per package.

Is Enticing Boysenberry worth the price? It positions in the mid-premium tier typical of craft fruited sour ales from established independent breweries, and the 16oz can format provides solid volume for the category.

Why Enticing Boysenberry?

The Bruery has spent over fifteen years building credibility in styles that demand technical precision — barrel-aged stouts, Belgian quads, and especially sour ales. Enticing Boysenberry benefits directly from that expertise, delivering a kettle-soured base clean enough to let the boysenberry fruit speak without distortion. The 16oz can format makes it practical for sharing and outdoor drinking, while the bright acidity and fruit intensity set it apart from the growing field of generic fruited sours that lean too heavily on sweetness. For drinkers who want legitimate tartness backed by real fruit character from a brewery with a proven track record, this is a reliable choice.