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Cuvee 2019

Burning Sky Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Farmhouse Blend · One of 2 Farmhouse Blends in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Farmhouse Blend.
Hop character
citrusy
earthy
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
sour
funky
tart
Malt character
bready
Distinctive notes
peachmineraloak
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cuvee 2019

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cuvee 2019

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

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