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A sour ale copiously dosed with peaches, laid to rest in a giant antique French foudre and woken anew. At 6.5 percent, on pilsner malt and raw wheat, hopped with Hallertauer. The brewery's line: taste the sunshine.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
peachsourfruity
peach
sour
fruity
noble hop
wheat
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe stone fruit, with pronounced peach character that sits prominently above subtle floral and herbal notes from Hallertauer hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Broadwing

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is bright and lively, creating delicate streams of bubbles that maintain steady lacing on the glass throughout the pour. The color reflects the pilsner malt base with the translucent character typical of wheat-forward sour ales.

pale strawbrilliant claritypersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe stone fruit, with pronounced peach character that sits prominently above subtle floral and herbal notes from Hallertauer hops. Beneath the fruit sits a gentle grain sweetness from the pilsner and wheat malt, with a soft vinous quality that speaks to the foudre aging. The overall aromatic profile is bright and inviting, without sharp vinegar edges.

ripe peachnoble hopsstone fruitgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tart acidity and vibrant peach flavor that carries through the mid-palate with impressive presence and balance. The wheat and pilsner malt provide a crisp, light body that allows the fruit and sourness to shine without heaviness. Hallertauer hops contribute a gentle noble character that frames the acidity, while the finish dries cleanly without astringency.

tart aciditybright peachcrisp wheatrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the peach character lingering gently into a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. The sourness fades gracefully, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingmineral fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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