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Blue Love

Firestone Walker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Wild Ale · One of 19 Wild Ales in hopIQ

Blue Love is a wild ale from the Barrelworks facility in Buellton, first released in 2020. A farmhouse saison is aged between eighteen and thirty-one months in French oak, then refermented on several tonnes of fresh Pacific Northwest blueberries. It pours deep maroon with a thin head that fades quickly. Tart blueberry and blueberry skin lead, backed by light earthy funk, a touch of barnyard and soft oak; the acidity stays moderate and the finish is dry and light.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Wild Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
sour
funky
Distinctive notes
berry
oak
Hop character
earthy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Love

◎ Appearance

Blue Love presents a deep maroon hue that catches light with subtle translucency. The head is thin and white, dissipating quickly to leave minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and restrained, appropriate to the style's farmhouse character.

deep maroonthin headquick fadelow lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, tart blueberry character, supported by subtle blueberry skin tannins. Beneath the fruit lie delicate earthy and funky notes—hints of barnyard and aged leather—rounded out by soft French oak influence. The overall impression is restrained and integrated rather than assertive.

tart blueberryearthy funkoak agingfarmhouse character

◐ Taste

Entry is marked by tart acidity and blueberry tartness that settle into a balanced mid-palate. The oak provides structure without dominance, while light funky undertones and a dry, mineral-like quality emerge. Bitterness remains very low (10 IBU), allowing the fruit acidity and subtle funk to occupy center stage.

tart, drymoderate aciditylight funkoak-integrated

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, trailing off with persistent dryness and a whisper of blueberry skin. No astringency or harsh edges; instead, a gentle fade that leaves a refined aftertaste of fermented fruit and subtle oak.

dry, shortblueberry persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blue Love

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Blue Love

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 berry, fruity, tart character as Blue Love will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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