Straffe Hendrik Wild

◎ Appearance

Bright amber-blonde colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience. The beer presents a luminous quality typical of well-made Tripels, with no haziness despite its wild yeast re-fermentation.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered fruity and floral notes driven by Brettanomyces fermentation—stone fruit, dried apricot, and subtle honeyed florality sit alongside the noble hop character. A restrained spicy undertone and light herbal quality from the Edelhopfen complement the funky complexity without overwhelming the bouquet. The aroma develops over time in the bottle, with the Brett character becoming more integrated and refined with age.

◐ Taste

Entry is rich and full-bodied with a subtle malt sweetness that provides frame for the fruit-forward character. The mid-palate balances fruity notes and dry herbal bitterness, with the Brettanomyces bringing a gentle funky character and a slight yeasty, bready quality. The bitter edge is controlled at 25 IBU, softening pleasantly as the beer warms, allowing the complex interplay of yeast and hops to emerge rather than dominate.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and evolving, leaving a dry aftertaste with lingering herbal-spicy notes and a subtle funky Brett undertone. The bitterness fades gracefully, revealing a refined, sophisticated closer that invites another sip.