hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Cuvee 2019

Tap to rate

Cuvee 2019 from Burning Sky Brewery in Firle, East Sussex, is a thoughtfully crafted farmhouse blend drawing from their house Saison à la Provision — aged in foudre no.1 and Chardonnay barriques — then married with authentic Belgian lambic from the revered Girardin family brewery, before further oak-aging on lambic lees. It pours a hazy golden straw with a delicate, evanescent head. The aroma is immediately expressive — lemon zest, green apple, hay, and a whisper of earthy brett complexity. On the palate, bright acidity weaves through notes of white wine, dried apricot, and dusty grain, while the Girardin lambic lends a beautifully funky, barnyard depth. The finish is long, dry, and pleasantly tart, with lingering citrus and a subtle oak character that rewards contemplative sipping.

ABV
6.5%
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
citrusysourpeach
citrusy
sour
peach
earthy
herbal
tart
Aroma
The nose is immediately expressive and layered.
also:funky,mineral,oak,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cuvee 2019

◎ Appearance

Cuvee 2019 presents a hazy golden straw hue, luminous and inviting in the glass. The head is delicate and evanescent, leaving fine tendrils of lacing that gradually dissipate. Carbonation appears gentle and refined, appropriate to the beer's farmhouse heritage.

hazy goldenevanescent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately expressive and layered. Bright citrus—lemon zest and green apple—mingles with hay and dried straw, while subtle earthy brett complexity adds depth and intrigue. Oak influence is present but restrained, allowing the aromatic fruit and farmhouse character to dominate.

lemon zest, green appleearthy bretthay, straw notes

◐ Taste

Bright acidity defines the palate, weaving seamlessly through notes of white wine, dried apricot, and dusty grain. The Girardin lambic contribution emerges as a beautifully funky, barnyard depth that grounds the citrus and fruit. The interplay of oak-aged saison and authentic lambic creates a sophisticated, evolving mouthfeel that rewards attention.

citrus-drivenfunky farmyardwhite wine characterbright acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is long, dry, and pleasantly tart, with lingering citrus and subtle oak character that invites continued sipping. A whisper of mineral dryness persists, leaving the palate clean and contemplative.

long, drylingering citrus
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cuvee 2019

More from Burning Sky Brewery

Blanche
Blanche
Witbier
4.5% · 15 IBU
Find matches →
Coolship No.1
Coolship No.1
Spontaneous Sour
6.8% · 5 IBU
Find matches →
Cuvee Reserve
Cuvee Reserve
Farmhouse Blend
6.5% · 10 IBU
Find matches →
Devil's Rest
Easy Answers
Flanders Red
Flanders Red
Flanders Red Ale
6% · 15 IBU
Find matches →
Gaston
Gaston
Belgian Pale Ale
6% · 25 IBU
Find matches →
Hiver
Hiver
Farmhouse Ale
6.2% · 25 IBU
Find matches →

About Farmhouse Blend

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Farmhouse Blend?

Farmhouse Blend is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Farmhouse Blend

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, sour, peach character as Cuvee 2019 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Farmhouse Blends in hopIQ

Compare with another beer →