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Mikkeller It's Alive

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It's Alive is a spontaneously fermented sour ale that captures the essence of wild fermentation with its complex blend of funky and fruity notes. This living beer evolves over time, showcasing the unpredictable nature of natural yeast and bacteria.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
funkysourfruity
funky
sour
fruity
tart
yeasty
earthy
Aroma
The nose is a captivating blend of wild yeast complexity, with prominent funky and earthy brett characteristics layered beneath bright citrus and herbal notes.
also:honey,herbal,spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mikkeller It's Alive

◎ Appearance

It's Alive presents a pale, straw-golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates quickly. The beer displays vibrant, active carbonation with fine bubbles rising continuously, reflecting its living fermentation character.

pale goldencrystal cleareffervescentfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is a captivating blend of wild yeast complexity, with prominent funky and earthy brett characteristics layered beneath bright citrus and herbal notes. Subtle stone fruit and wheat aromas emerge, creating an intriguing interplay between farmhouse funk and delicate fruit esters.

funkycitrusbrettherbal wheat

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a sharp, mouth-puckering sourness that immediately engages the senses, followed by tart complexity and distinctive funk from wild fermentation. Mid-palate reveals subtle fruity undertones and herbal nuances, while maintaining a crisp, dry finish that showcases the beer's natural, unapologetic character.

intensely sourtart funkcrisp dryfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the sourness gradually subsiding to reveal a pleasant vinous quality and gentle wheat presence. The effervescence persists throughout, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry cleanlingering sourvinous
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
84
Finish
86
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 Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

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.

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