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Assemblage #1

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A bottled blend released for the brewery's fifteenth year, marrying an American pale ale with an older farmhouse beer and aging the result in barrels under wild yeast. Oak and vanilla come from the wood, while the wild fermentation contributes a dry, leathery, faintly earthy character and a light tartness. Beneath that sit stone fruit and citrus from the pale ale half. The close is dry, woody and long.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
oakvanillafunky
oak
vanilla
funky
tart
citrusy
earthy
Aroma
Oak and vanilla dominate immediately, backed by stone fruit and bright citrus notes from the pale ale component.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Assemblage #1

◎ Appearance

A pale golden brew with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that forms tight lacing down the glass. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a refined pour and controlled conditioning.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Oak and vanilla dominate immediately, backed by stone fruit and bright citrus notes from the pale ale component. Beneath these sit subtle earthy and leathery undertones characteristic of wild fermentation, with a faint herbal dryness that prevents the nose from becoming sweet.

oak-forwardvanillastone fruitwild yeast character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with oak and vanilla richness, followed by a wave of dry, funky minerality and light tartness that frames the citrus and dark fruit mid-palate. The wild yeast fermentation adds an earthy, slightly leathery complexity that balances the fruit-driven sweetness from the base pale ale.

drytartfunky farmhouse noteslayered oak-fruit balance

◑ Finish

A long, woody and bone-dry close with lingering vanilla oak and faint tart notes. The aftertaste remains clean and structured, fading gradually without bitterness.

dry finishlong oak persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Wild Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Wild Ale?

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