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An effervescent raspberry sour, tinted red by raspberry puree and aged in chardonnay barrels. The brewery describes it as a beer for warm, humid summer afternoons, and its sour ales come from Derek Lintern, whom it calls Director of Funk. Desire belongs to the NOLA Funk Series, the barrel-aged wild ales that the brewery says take years to mature.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourberryfruity
sour
berry
fruity
funky
oak
tart
Aroma
Dominant raspberry puree aromatics meld with subtle oak tannins from extended chardonnay barrel contact.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Desire

◎ Appearance

A pale ruby hue, translucent and bright, with fine persistent carbonation generating a delicate foam collar. The clarity reveals the wine-barrel aging's subtle influence on color depth. A modest, fine-bubbled head forms and gradually recedes, leaving gentle lacing along the glass.

pale rubybright, translucentfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Dominant raspberry puree aromatics meld with subtle oak tannins from extended chardonnay barrel contact. Beneath the fruit lies a refined tartness and a whisper of funk—earthy wild yeast notes that hint at the beer's patient maturation. White wine notes echo softly in the background.

raspberry pureechardonnay oakwild yeast funkwhite wine notes

◐ Taste

Entry is sharply sour and bright, with tart red fruit acidity dominating the palate. The mid-palate develops a funky complexity and restrained oak character, balanced by residual berry sweetness. Low bitterness allows the sour profile and barrel influence to shine without astringency.

bright acidityfunky complexityoak tanninlow bitterness

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish with sustained tartness and subtle oak notes. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with raspberry notes fading gradually into the barrel's gentle tannin structure.

dry finishcrisp aftertastelingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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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