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Destihl Wild Sour Series Fleur

Destihl Brewery
United States·Sour Ale·Rank 20 of 50 · The Best American Sours
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From Destihl's acclaimed Wild Sour Series — a Berliner-style sour ale refermented with hibiscus and rose hips. Bright cranberry-pink, tart and floral with a dry, refreshing finish. One of the most beautiful sour beers brewed in the American Midwest.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartsourfloral
tart
sour
floral
berry
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with tart berry fruit and prominent floral notes from hibiscus and rose hips, creating a perfumed, garden-like character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Destihl Wild Sour Series Fleur

◎ Appearance

A striking cranberry-pink hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that rises steadily through the glass. The head is modest but persistent, leaving delicate lacing on the walls with each sip. The bright, jewel-like color signals the presence of hibiscus and rose hips without any haze.

cranberry-pinkclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with tart berry fruit and prominent floral notes from hibiscus and rose hips, creating a perfumed, garden-like character. Subtle citrus undertones emerge alongside a faint tartness that hints at the wild fermentation. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with no harsh vinegar or oxidative notes.

hibiscusrose hipstart berriesfloral, citrus edge

◐ Taste

Immediate tartness dominates the palate, building cleanly without aggressive sourness. The mid-palate reveals berry and subtle floral complexity from the adjuncts, balanced by a bone-dry mouthfeel. Minimal IBU (10) allows the natural acidity and fruit character to lead, with a crisp, refreshing quality throughout.

tart, dryberry fruitclean aciditylight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, ending with a lingering tartness and a whisper of floral dryness. No residual sweetness or harsh burn—just a clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

drytart aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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About Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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