Fats Domino had a problem. He was in a funk and struggling to write his next song. Looking for inspiration, he downed a 6-pack of Blueberry Thrill Ale Brewed with Blueberries by the Susquehanna Brewing Company. Invigorated, he followed that up with a jog up the steep incline he lived at the bottom of, traversing several slopes until he reached the summit. On a high from the run and the beer, he exclaimed at the top, "I found my hills, on Blueberry Thrill!", and rewording that slightly, he composed the classic hit we all know and love today.
What's that you say? Susquehanna Brewing wasn't even opened until 2010, and Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill was released in 1956? Why now dear reader, didn't you know? Fats owned a DeLorean.
You too can be inspired by the delightful fresh fruit aroma and flavor of Blueberry Thrill. As I type, and as I enjoyed the beer, it's blueberry ale weather. Now, I just love a good blueberry ale any old time of year, but they are especially refreshing in the summer, and it has been a hot one indeed this year. A bottle of Blueberry Thrill really hit the spot at that.
Susquehanna Blueberry Thrill Ale Brewed with Blueberries has an alcohol content of 4.2% by volume with 10 IBUs and my bottle has no freshness dating.
About Susquehanna Brewing
We're beer people. It's in our blood. 6th generation and going strong. Back before it was hip to brew beer, our grandfathers' grandfathers spent time crafting the perfect, drinkable beer right here in NEPA. The torch has been passed, and now it's our turn.
Susquehanna Bluberry Thrill Ale in a Penn Pilsner Glass
Tasting Notes
Susquehanna Blueberry Thrill Ale Brewed with Blueberries pours to a dark purplish color with a thick fluffy head and a nose of bright tart blueberry fruit. Taking a sip, the beer is medium in body, fuller than I expected. it's malty and 'pulpy' and pops immediately with bright blueberry fruit, like picking a handful of berries off the tree and popping them in your mouth. The beer finishes dry with a gentle hop bitterness but a kiss of sweetness to boot.
Value & Verdict
I paid $3.99 for a 12-ounce bottle from Half Time. This is the only pricing information that I have.
An excellent full bodied vibrant blueberry ale, one of the best I've ever had.
