Woods Boss 'Fruity Flash' Fruited Kettle Sour Beer, Colorado

Bright pineapple, ripe mango, and tart blackberry open with vivid, fruit-driven intensity. Woods Boss 'Fruity Flash' Fruited Kettle Sour Beer is a limited-release expression built on a classic kettle sour foundation, with this batch highlighting a focused blend of tropical and dark fruit. It reflects a small-batch brewing approach centered on freshness, balance, and expressive ingredient use.

Product Details:

• Producer: Woods Boss Brewing Company
• Owners: Ryan Wibby, Jenny Wibby
• Style: Fruited kettle sour beer
• Adjuncts: Pineapple, blackberry, mango
• Fermentation: Kettle souring with lactobacillus, followed by primary fermentation
• Conditioning: Conditioned with fruit additions
• Packaging: Limited release

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with pineapple and mango layered over a subtle berry note, shaped by clean lactic acidity. The palate is light to medium-bodied, with a tangy citrus-driven core balanced by the soft sweetness of tropical fruit and a deeper blackberry accent. Bright acidity carries through the mid-palate, finishing crisp and refreshing with a gently dry edge and lingering fruit lift.

Producer’s Background:

Woods Boss Brewing Company operates as a small, independent brewery focused on thoughtful, small-batch production. Founded by Ryan and Jenny Wibby, the brewery emphasizes technical precision alongside creative flexibility, allowing for rotating and seasonal releases like Fruity Flash. Their approach balances classic brewing structure with ingredient-driven exploration.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 4 to 7 degrees Celsius in a tulip or stemmed glass to highlight aromatics and acidity. Pair with ceviche, grilled shrimp, fresh salads, goat cheese, or fruit-forward desserts that complement the beer’s bright, tangy profile.