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Jester King Das Wunderkind

Jester King Brewery
United States·Farmhouse Pale Ale·Rank 21 of 38 · The Best American Farmhouse Ales
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A farmhouse pale ale with a mixed culture of wild and cultivated yeast. Bright citrus and tropical fruit hop character with an earthy, funky wild yeast backbone. Uniquely Texan — dry, tart and complex.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
funkycitrusyearthy
funky
citrusy
earthy
tropical
hoppy
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from the hop selection, layered beneath an intriguing earthy and funky wild yeast character.
also:fruity,yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jester King Das Wunderkind

◎ Appearance

Das Wunderkind presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates gradually. The beer displays vibrant, lively carbonation with effervescent qualities that suggest a well-conditioned farmhouse ale.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes from the hop selection, layered beneath an intriguing earthy and funky wild yeast character. Subtle breadiness and spice emerge from the mixed culture fermentation, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile.

citrustropical fruitfarmhouse funkspice

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a crisp, clean entry with bright hoppy character balanced by a tart, yeasty backbone. Mid-palate showcases spiced grain notes and subtle bread characteristics, while the 20 IBU provide gentle bitterness that enhances rather than dominates the refreshing, dry finish.

crisptartspicedhoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and clean, with lingering spice and farmhouse complexity that invites another sip. Wild yeast character persists pleasantly without astringency, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.

drycleanlingering funk
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
87
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About Farmhouse Pale Ale

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What is a Farmhouse Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Farmhouse Pale Ale

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

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