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Wild Berry Sour

Holgate Brewhouse
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🌍 Australia · Fruited Sour Ale · One of 6 Fruited Sour Ales in hopIQ

Naturally fruited with raspberry and blueberry and deep rose in the glass, this beer draws on the Belgian sour tradition but sits closer to a tart summer ale. The aroma is sweet forest fruit with a hint of zesty citrus; across the palate the berries meet a light tartness and a lemony hop note. Bitterness stays minimal and the finish is clean and dry with a sour edge. The beer carried the name Blush before the current label.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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 dry.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited Sour Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
sour
tart
clean
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Berry Sour

Appearance

Deep rose hue gleams in the glass, a striking presentation that signals the fruit-forward character within. The beer shows excellent clarity with fine carbonation that supports a delicate, ephemeral head. Lacing clings lightly to the glass with each sip.

deep roseclearfine carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

The nose opens with bright forest berries—raspberry and blueberry dominate—layered over a subtle sweetness that recalls summer orchard fruit. A zesty citrus note threads through, lifted by clean, restrained noble hop character that adds dimension without overwhelming the fruit.

forest berriesraspberryblueberryzesty citrus

Taste

On the palate, ripe berries meet a refined tartness and a lemony hop bite that keeps the beer taut and articulate. The acidity frames rather than assaults, arriving mid-palate with clarity. Bitterness remains understated throughout, allowing the fruit-acid interplay to define the core character.

berry-forwardtartlemonybalanced acidity

Finish

The finish is clean and bone-dry, with a lingering sour edge that dries the palate and invites another sip. No residual sweetness; the aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing.

drysour edgecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wild Berry Sour

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 Wild Berry Sour

About Fruited Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited Sour Ale?

Fruited Sour 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 Fruited Sour Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same berry, fruity, sour character as Wild Berry Sour will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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