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Wicked Wolf

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An aromatic, gin-like botanical suggestion and a gentle spiciness on the palate, followed by delicate floral hops and a hint of citrus. The finish is dry and lightly fruity. Straw-coloured golden ale, 4.2%. Developed with a distiller from Exmoor who supplied juniper berries for the trial brews. Year-round, hopped with Styrian Bobek, Perle and WGV.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyherbal
floral
hoppy
herbal
spicy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive botanical and gin-like juniper notes, a deliberate expression of the distiller collaboration that shaped this brew.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wicked Wolf

◎ Appearance

A clear straw-golden ale with bright, translucent clarity and pale amber hues. The white head forms readily and maintains moderate lacing against the glass, indicating good carbonation and protein structure. The body is light and visibly effervescent.

straw-goldenbright claritymoderate head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive botanical and gin-like juniper notes, a deliberate expression of the distiller collaboration that shaped this brew. Delicate floral hops emerge alongside a subtle herbaceous spiciness, with gentle citrus undertones and a whisper of orchard fruit. The overall impression is aromatic and refined, neither overpowering nor reticent.

juniper-forwardfloral Edelhopfenherbal spicecitrus accent

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, clean attack followed by a gentle herbal and spicy warmth that unfolds across the mid-palate. Subtle fruity notes appear alongside the delicate floral character of the Styrian Bobek, Perle, and WGV hops. The 20 IBU bitterness is restrained and integrated, never harsh, allowing the botanical profile to shine without dominating.

dry palateherbal-spicegentle bitternesslight fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean with a lingering, lightly fruity aftertaste that fades gracefully. A subtle floral memory persists without any astringency or cloying sweetness.

dry finishfruity fadeclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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