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Wild Cherry

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A mixed fermentation beer with a large addition of cherries, giving it a tart flavour with real cherry in it. At 4% ABV it has been poured at the Lacada taproom at 7A Victoria Street in Portrush, in more than one run, by a brewery that counts more than 400 co-owners. It is brewed in Portrush on the Causeway Coast.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartsourfruity
tart
sour
fruity
berry
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright, tart cherry aromatics with underlying stone fruit and subtle berry notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Cherry

◎ Appearance

A pale, nearly translucent golden hue with minimal depth of color, characteristic of its 5 SRM rating. The beer presents excellent clarity with a delicate, wispy head that settles quickly. Fine carbonation creates a gentle sparkle in the glass, contributing to its light and inviting visual profile.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright, tart cherry aromatics with underlying stone fruit and subtle berry notes. Mixed fermentation imparts a gentle wild character—earthy and slightly funky—without overwhelming the fruit-forward presentation. Minimal malt expression allows the cherry character and fermentation complexity to take center stage.

tart cherrywild fermentationstone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately tart and acidic, with vibrant cherry fruit flavors developing across the mid-palate. The tartness dominates the sensory experience (85% of profile), balanced by crisp dryness and a subtle fruitiness that extends into the swallow. Low bitterness (10 IBU) remains restrained, allowing the sour cherry character and dry finish to define the palate.

tart cherry juicedry and crisplow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and sustained, with lingering cherry tartness and a refreshing, slightly puckering aftertaste. At 4% ABV, the beer maintains a light body that enhances its thirst-quenching character.

dry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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