Doorbuster by Barrel Theory Beer Company

Barrel Theory is mostly known for over-fruited Berliners and over-hopped IPAs, both of which are top-notch if you’re into that sort of thing, which I can be, depending on my mood. When we dropped in recently, though, neither of those things sounded good to me, so I decided to go out on a limb and try this Berliner, which does have fruit, in the form of apple, but also caramel and marshmallow flavors. It sounded odd, but tasted great. The caramel flavor was like a good roasty grain, and the marshmallow and apple subtle enough to keep the beer refreshing. It was fun, whimsical and interesting, but not in that passive-aggressive Minnesota way. The brewery’s seasonals don’t typically stick around long, so if you want to give it a try, I recommend getting there as soon as you can.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4 percent

Barrel Theory Beer Company: 248 E. Seventh St., St. Paul; 651-600-3422; barreltheory.com