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Ca' del Brado Ciliegia

Ca' del Brado
Italy·Sour Ale
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A cherry fruit sour from the Bologna hills — Ca' del Brado's Ciliegia ('cherry' in Italian) is a barrel-aged wild ale refermented with whole Emilian cherries for deep, complex fruit character. Tart cherry, almond skin and stone fruit mingle with the barnyard Brettanomyces base and a soft oak finish at 7.8% ABV. Part of Ca' del Brado's annual fruit sour series alongside kiwi and apricot variants — intensely local, unmistakably Bolognese.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
dark fruitsournutty
dark fruit
sour
nutty
oak
tart
funky
Aroma
Tart cherry and stone fruit lead the nose, supported by earthy, funky notes characteristic of Brettanomyces.
also:peach,earthy,berry
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ca' del Brado Ciliegia

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper hue, brilliantly clear with minimal particulate matter. The head builds gently and recedes steadily, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the wild fermentation and barrel aging.

deep copperclearfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tart cherry and stone fruit lead the nose, supported by earthy, funky notes characteristic of Brettanomyces. Almond skin and subtle oak emerge beneath, with a whisper of dried peach and forest floor. The bouquet is complex and layered without aggression.

sour cherryBrettanomyces funkalmondoak spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright acidity and dark fruit—tart cherry dominates the entry and mid-palate, flanked by nutty, almond-driven character and soft oak influence. Funky, barnyard undertones provide depth; minimal bitterness (10 IBU) keeps the beer bright and approachable despite its 7.8% alcohol. The finish trails into smooth, slightly earthy notes.

tart cherryfunky complexitynutty mid-palatesoft oak

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering acidity and a gentle, warming alcohol presence. Subtle earthy and almond notes fade slowly, leaving the palate refreshed rather than exhausted.

dry finishlingering aciditywarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
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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Food Pairing

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