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Cuvee Reserve

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Cuvee Reserve from Burning Sky Brewery in Firle, East Sussex, is a remarkable farmhouse blend that pushes British wild ale craft into boldly experimental territory. Hazy gold in the glass with a fine, evanescent head, it opens with an inviting nose of ripe orchard fruit, fresh hay, and a delicate Chardonnay-derived florality. The palate is where complexity truly unfolds: silky and layered, with tart lemon zest, green apple, and a gentle funky earthiness inherited from authentic Belgian Lambic sourced from Girardin. Oak-ageing on lambic lees adds a subtle tannic structure and depth. The finish is dry, refreshingly acidic, and long, with lingering notes of white wine and wild yeast character that reward patient 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
fruitysourearthy
fruity
sour
earthy
floral
vanilla
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe stone fruit—pear and white peach—layered beneath fresh hay and a gentle herbaceous note.
also:funky,citrusy,yeasty,mineral,oak
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cuvee Reserve

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden hue with pronounced cloudiness from active wild yeast and suspended solids. A delicate, fine-grained head forms at pour but dissipates quickly, leaving only a wispy ring of lacing around the glass. Bright light passes through the body with a luminous, almost opalescent quality characteristic of unfiltered farmhouse ales.

hazy goldfine lacingbright cloudiness

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit—pear and white peach—layered beneath fresh hay and a gentle herbaceous note. A delicate white-wine florality emerges, reminiscent of aged Chardonnay, mingling with the distinctive funky earthiness and mild Brett character inherited from the Belgian Lambic component. Air exposure brings hints of dried flowers and a subtle mineral undertone.

ripe orchard fruitwhite wine floralityfunky earthinessfresh hay

◐ Taste

The palate opens silky and elegant, with a bright thread of lemon zest and crisp green-apple tartness that drives across the mid-palate. A gentle funkiness and wild-yeast character develop gradually, balanced by subtle oak tannins from ageing on Lambic lees. The beer remains dry throughout, with restrained bitterness (10 IBU) allowing the layered fruit and fermentation complexity to dominate without harsh edges.

tart citrussilky texturewild yeastoak tannins

◑ Finish

Dry and refreshingly acidic, with a lengthy, lingering fade. White-wine notes and a faint earthy funk persist well after the swallow, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering aciditywhite wine aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
90
Appearance
82
Finish
87
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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