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Ca' del Brado Anniversario

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Ca' del Brado's annual celebration beer — a blended barrel-aged wild ale that evolves each year as the brewery's culture matures. In collaboration with Brouwerij Oud Beersel, Anniversario blends Ca' del Brado's farm-aged wild ale with 18-month lambic from the Flemish masters: a complex, multi-layered sour with barnyard, stone fruit, citrus and a clean acid finish at 7.4%. One of Italy's finest sour ales.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
funkysourearthy
funky
sour
earthy
tart
citrusy
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive farmyard character—hay, aged wood, and subtle leather—layered beneath bright stone fruit esters and citrus zest.
also:mineral
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ca' del Brado Anniversario

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity, revealing the beer's delicate complexity at first glance. The head forms thin and wispy, settling to a gossamer ring that clings to the glass with restraint. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft mousse rather than aggressive bubbles.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive farmyard character—hay, aged wood, and subtle leather—layered beneath bright stone fruit esters and citrus zest. Underlying mineral and earthy notes emerge as the glass warms, suggesting slate and damp cellar floors. The overall profile is dry and inviting, with no cloying sweetness to interrupt the wild complexity.

barnyard funkstone fruitcitrus zestmineral earth

◐ Taste

The palate strikes a remarkable balance between aggressive acidity and refinement. Entry brings immediate tartness with white peach and lemon, followed by a mid-palate that develops funky, earthy notes with subtle dark fruit undertones. The mouthfeel is clean and dry, with restrained alcohol warmth providing structure without dominating the interplay of wild yeast and age.

tart and sourstone fruitfunky wild yeastbone dry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with acidity persisting long after swallowing in a pleasant, mouth-puckering wave. Dark fruit and earthy mineral notes fade slowly, leaving a clean, slightly chalky aftertaste that invites another sip.

long acidic finishmineral dryness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
90
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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 Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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