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Wild At Heart

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Tart and fruity, this Flemish red from Oersoep is named after the David Lynch film about Sailor and Lula, who flee Lula's parents, and it is cast as just as seductive as Lula herself. At 6.5% ABV, the sour comes from Nijmegen, where the team loves bold and daring flavour combinations.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
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
funky
Aroma
Bright red fruit notes—tart cherry and raspberry—emerge prominently, supported by a subtle earthy funkiness characteristic of Flanders fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild At Heart

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby red with garnet edges, holding a translucent quality that reveals the beer's vibrant hue against light. A modest tan head forms initially, settling into delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating a soft, effervescent quality typical of the style.

deep ruby redtranslucentdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright red fruit notes—tart cherry and raspberry—emerge prominently, supported by a subtle earthy funkiness characteristic of Flanders fermentation. Light hints of vinegar and mineral acidity weave through, with soft stone fruit undertones that avoid any harsh or vinegary sharpness. The nose is dry and inviting rather than aggressive.

tart cherryred fruitearthy funkvinegar notes

◐ Taste

Entry delivers immediate acidity and tartness, coating the palate with sour cherry and dried berry character. The mid-palate develops a dry, slightly funky complexity—a whisper of wild yeast and lactic tang—while residual fruit sweetness provides subtle balance. Bitterness remains low and refined, allowing the tart and sour character to dominate without harshness.

tart cherrylactic aciditydry funkybalanced sour

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and persistent, trailing dry acidity and faint fruit echo without cloying sweetness. A gentle astringency frames the conclusion, inviting another sip.

dry finishpersistent acidity
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Flanders Red Ale

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What is a Flanders Red Ale?

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