The Black Betty: Jackie O's most beloved beer. For all of you who don't know, The Black Betty is Jackie O's own Imperial Blackberry Stout, served in a frosty, 10 oz. snifter. Yes, I've been sipping Black Bettys ever since I was old enough to pretend I was old enough to hang around a bar. Here in Athens, the locals seem to agree.
"It's my favorite," said Joni Morris of Landon, Ohio. "It tastes like a chocolate covered beerberry."
What's a beerberry, you might ask? Well, beerberries may not exist, but what Morris is tasting is the imperial stout. Imperial stouts offer a very strong malt flavor and hints at fruit. It is also very rich tasting and resembles a chocolate dessert.
Mmm... beerberries.
While the rest of us day dream of our cold, little tumbler full of thick brown foam, others fantasize about Jackie O's second best-seller, the Raspberry Wheat.
Brewed on-site, this fizzy red wonder beverage has had the locals here asking for it by name ("Razz Wheat, most commonly) by the pitcher-full. It's served with a wedge of lemon, a garnish OU senior Stephanie Gilster could do without.
"Don't bother with the lemon. It tastes good and summery enough as is. It's been my favorite beer since my first sip during Mom's Weekend my freshman year."
"It's my favorite," said Joni Morris of Landon, Ohio. "It tastes like a chocolate covered beerberry."
What's a beerberry, you might ask? Well, beerberries may not exist, but what Morris is tasting is the imperial stout. Imperial stouts offer a very strong malt flavor and hints at fruit. It is also very rich tasting and resembles a chocolate dessert.
Mmm... beerberries.
While the rest of us day dream of our cold, little tumbler full of thick brown foam, others fantasize about Jackie O's second best-seller, the Raspberry Wheat.
Brewed on-site, this fizzy red wonder beverage has had the locals here asking for it by name ("Razz Wheat, most commonly) by the pitcher-full. It's served with a wedge of lemon, a garnish OU senior Stephanie Gilster could do without.
"Don't bother with the lemon. It tastes good and summery enough as is. It's been my favorite beer since my first sip during Mom's Weekend my freshman year."
Whether you're getting in touch with your darker side or just trying to relive those hot summer months, (with or without the lemon wedge)any Jackie O's homebrew should hit the spot. Being the pub's two most popular beers, the upcoming Ohio Brew Week should afford either drink with maximum exposure to the community for some serious sipping. Check out Jackie O's website for more information on all their beers on tap and more!
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