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Wild Nation Artekona

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A wild ale from the Wild Nation project: fermented for 28 months with POF+ Saccharomyces strains and two Brettanomyces strains, then matured on organic, locally grown blueberries. Wild Nation is Laugar's project for mixed-fermentation beers with different yeasts, made in Gordexola in the Basque Country.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
berryfunkyfruity
berry
funky
fruity
sour
yeasty
tart
Aroma
Blueberry dominates the nose with ripe, jammy intensity, supported by distinctive funky, earthy notes from the Brettanomyces strains.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Nation Artekona

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with remarkable clarity and brilliant transparency. The head forms delicately and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, persistent bead that rises steadily through the body.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Blueberry dominates the nose with ripe, jammy intensity, supported by distinctive funky, earthy notes from the Brettanomyces strains. Subtle yeasty undertones emerge beneath the fruit, with hints of white grape skin and a faint herbal whisper characteristic of wild fermentation.

ripe blueberryfunky, earthywild yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright berry acidity and a pronounced sour character that frames the flavor throughout. Mid-palate reveals complex yeasty layers—phenolic, slightly spicy—woven through the blueberry base, while the low IBU allows fruit and fermentation character to shine without hop bitterness. The finish trends dry with a lingering tart edge.

sour, tartberry-forwarddry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with moderate length, leaving a clean sour impression and subtle funkiness on the palate. Dryness persists without astringency, inviting another sip.

clean, sourmoderate persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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About Wild Ale

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