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12th Anniversary Bière de Coupage

Dageraad Brewing
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🌍 Canada · Wild Ale · One of 9 Wild Ales in hopIQ

A blend of eight batches: five from barrel, some as old as three years, and three fresh. The ingredient list is the longest in the range — rye, triticale, spelt, kamut and buckwheat alongside barley, plus orange, lemon, lime, crab apple and quince juice, and lactic acid bacteria. At 6.5 percent, for the twelfth anniversary.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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 crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Wild Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
sour
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
spicy
Malt character
malty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 12th Anniversary Bière de Coupage

Appearance

Pale gold to light amber in the glass, with soft haze from the wild fermentation and suspended yeast. A fine, delicate head forms and clings to the rim with persistent lacing. The carbonation is moderate and refined, creating a gentle mousse.

pale goldhazy from wild fermentationpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—orange, lemon, and lime—layered with gentle stone fruit from the quince and crab apple. Beneath runs a subtle grainy maltiness with hints of spice and a delicate yeasty complexity that speaks to years of barrel aging. The acidity is present but not harsh, offering a lively freshness.

bright citrusstone fruitspiced complexitywild yeast character

Taste

The palate opens with a fruity sweetness that quickly gives way to pronounced tartness and sourness from the lactic acid bacteria and extended aging. Citrus flavors build through the mid-palate alongside a light, nuanced maltiness from the grain blend. The spice emerges subtly, creating a multidimensional finish that balances acidity, fruit, and grain without sharp edges.

tart and sourcitrus-forwardfruit-drivenspiced grain backdrop

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with acidity lingering pleasantly rather than aggressively. A light fruity and slightly spiced aftertaste fades gradually, leaving the palate poised and balanced.

crisp, lingering aciditydry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 12th Anniversary Bière de Coupage

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°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 12th Anniversary Bière de Coupage

About Wild Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Wild Ale?

Wild Ale 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 Wild Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, citrusy, tart character as 12th Anniversary Bière de Coupage will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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