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FUNK YEAH

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Funk Yeah is Beachwood Brewing's bold statement from Long Beach, California, a gueuze-inspired spontaneous sour that embraces the untamed character of wild fermentation. It pours a hazy golden amber with a delicate white head that dissipates to a thin lace. The aroma is pleasingly funky — barnyard, lemon zest, green apple, and a whisper of hay — exactly what spontaneous fermentation promises. On the palate, bright acidity leads the charge, balanced by earthy Brett character, subtle stone fruit, and a dry, wine-like complexity. The Southern Californian craft spirit shines through in its approachable yet adventurous profile. The finish is long, tart, and refreshingly dry, inviting another sip of this unfiltered, spontaneous expression.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
funkysourearthy
funky
sour
earthy
tart
citrusy
peach
Aroma
The nose announces itself with prominent funky, earthy character: barnyard mustiness, green hay, and dried herbal notes weave through brighter citrus—lemon zest and green apple skin.
also:herbal,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for FUNK YEAH

◎ Appearance

Funk Yeah presents itself as a hazy golden amber, visibly unfiltered with fine suspended particulates catching the light. A delicate white head forms on the pour, quickly settling to a thin lace that clings to the glass with gentle persistence. The overall impression is one of living, dynamic clarity—inviting rather than opaque.

hazy golden amberfine white headthin lacingunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose announces itself with prominent funky, earthy character: barnyard mustiness, green hay, and dried herbal notes weave through brighter citrus—lemon zest and green apple skin. A subtle stone fruit undertone emerges on closer inspection, underpinned by the characteristic wild yeast complexity that defines spontaneous fermentation. The aromatic profile is inviting without aggression, approachable yet distinctly adventurous.

funky barnyardlemon zest, green applehay and earthwild yeast complexity

◐ Taste

Bright acidity leads the palate attack, establishing immediate tartness and crisp sensation. Mid-palate reveals earthy Brettanomyces character balanced by subtle stone fruit and peach notes, with a bone-dry, wine-like texture developing. Bitterness remains minimal and refined, allowing the interplay of wild fermentation and subtle yeasty complexity to dominate. The overall effect is refreshing and intellectually engaging rather than harsh.

bright acidityearthy Brettdry, wine-likesubtle stone fruit

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering tartness and dryness, maintaining refreshment without astringency. A long, clean aftertaste invites immediate return to the glass, leaving the palate primed for the next sip.

long, tart finishdry, refreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
81
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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