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FUNK YEAH NECTARINE

Beachwood Brewing
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🌍 United States · Gueuze · One of 11 Gueuzes in hopIQ

Funk Yeah Nectarine from Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, California is a gueuze-inspired wild sour ale that channels the spirit of Belgian lambic tradition through a distinctly Southern Californian lens. It pours a hazy golden amber with a fine, evanescent white head. The aroma is immediately inviting — ripe nectarine and stone fruit sweetness layered over barnyard funk, lemon zest, and a whisper of oak. On the palate, bright natural acidity drives the experience, balancing jammy nectarine flesh against earthy brett character and a dry, tannic backbone. The finish is clean, tart, and refreshingly dry, with lingering fruit and a pleasantly funky earthiness that rewards repeated sipping.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and barely bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gueuze.
Fermentation & yeast
funky
fruity
sour
tart
Distinctive notes
peach
dark fruit
oak
Hop character
citrusyearthy
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Featured inThe Best American Sours

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for FUNK YEAH NECTARINE

Appearance

Pours a hazy golden amber with excellent clarity despite the natural cloudiness from wild fermentation. A fine, delicate white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Bright and luminous in the light, with fine carbonation visible as persistent pinpricks rising through the body.

hazy golden amberfine white headnaturally cloudybright and luminous

Aroma

The nose opens with inviting ripe nectarine and stone fruit sweetness, immediately followed by distinctive barnyard funk and earthy Brett character. Lemon zest and subtle oak add complexity, while a whisper of hay and old wood rounds out the aromatic profile. The balance between fruit and funk is striking—neither dominates, creating an approachable yet intriguing sensory entry.

ripe nectarinebarnyard funklemon zestearthy Brettoak whisper

Taste

Bright, snappy acidity drives the palate from the first sip, showcasing jammy nectarine flesh against a pronounced earthy and tannic backbone. The natural sourness is clean and well-integrated, never harsh, with a dry quality that prevents any cloying sweetness. Mid-palate reveals subtle oak tannins and funky earthiness that evolve with each sip, creating layers of complexity.

bright acidityjammy stone fruitdry and tannicfunky earthinesswell-integrated sour

Finish

The finish is crisp, tart, and refreshingly dry, with lingering nectarine notes and a pleasantly funky aftertaste. A clean, almost mineral-like dryness persists, inviting another sip and rewarding repeated tasting with additional subtle flavors.

crisp and drylingering funkrefreshing finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of FUNK YEAH NECTARINE

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 FUNK YEAH NECTARINE

About Gueuze

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Gueuze?

Gueuze 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 Gueuze

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same peach, funky, earthy character as FUNK YEAH NECTARINE will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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