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Walla Walla

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A zingy kettle sour built on Irish rhubarb and fresh ginger, both given to the brew by the brewery rather than added afterwards. The rhubarb brings a sharp, green tartness and the ginger a warm bite behind it; the colour is pale yellow and hops play no part in the aroma. Walla Walla appears for early summer and has been decorated twice in the field beer class.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2021
Brussels Beer Challenge
Flavoured beer : Field beer
Gold · 2022
Brussels Beer Challenge
Flavoured beer : Field beer
★Silver — Brussels Beer Challenge (Flavoured beer : Field beer)
★Gold — Brussels Beer Challenge (Flavoured beer : Field beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartspicy
sour
tart
spicy
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh rhubarb's sharp, green tartness, underscored by warm ginger spice that adds depth without heat.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Walla Walla

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent presentation. A fine, delicate head forms at the pour and retreats to a thin collar of persistent foam. The carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

pale yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh rhubarb's sharp, green tartness, underscored by warm ginger spice that adds depth without heat. Hops play no role in the aromatic profile; instead, the fruit and rhizome adjuncts define the character entirely, creating a bracing and herbal opening.

tart rhubarbwarm gingergreen, herbaceousno hop aroma

◐ Taste

Entry brings bright acidity from the kettle sour base, immediately joined by rhubarb's distinctive green sharpness. The ginger provides a warming, spiced bite through the mid-palate, balancing the tartness without overwhelming it. Bitterness is minimal (10 IBU), allowing fruit and spice to drive the flavor arc.

zesty tartnessgreen rhubarb bitewarm spicelow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, crisp finish with lingering acidity and a fading ginger warmth. The aftertaste remains refreshing and dry, with the rhubarb's sharpness gradually retreating.

drylingering tartnessbracing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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