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Bersalis Wild – Session Sour

Oud Beersel
Belgium·Sour·Rank 43 of 50 · The Best Belgian Sours
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Slightly sour with subtle notes of vanilla, refreshing and low in alcohol at 4.6 % ABV. This golden, top-fermenting beer ages for three years on the brewery's wooden barrels and is available exclusively on keykeg, where it refermented in the keg. It is brewed from water, barley malt, hops and yeast and comes in 20 L kegs.

ABV
4.6%
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
sourvanillaoak
sour
vanilla
oak
fruity
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with a gentle sourness balanced by subtle vanilla and oak notes from three years of wooden barrel aging.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bersalis Wild – Session Sour

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that rises steadily in the glass. The head forms delicately and maintains a thin collar with modest lacing. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, reflecting the beer's lightness and precision.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a gentle sourness balanced by subtle vanilla and oak notes from three years of wooden barrel aging. A faint funkiness emerges underneath, suggesting the complex microbial activity at work. The overall aromatic profile remains restrained and sophisticated, never aggressive or overpowering.

subtle sournessvanilla, oakfunky undertonebarrel-aged

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a bright, refreshing acidity that defines the drinking experience without harsh edges. Mid-palate reveals layers of vanilla and dry oak character alongside a fruity fruitiness, while the low bitterness (10 IBU) allows these secondary flavors to shine. The finish is clean and lean, with a persistent but pleasant tartness.

refreshing acidityvanilla, dry oaklow bitternesstart fruit

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a dry, slightly funky character that invites another sip. A subtle sourness persists without becoming fatiguing, leaving the palate crisp and engaged.

dry, tart finishlingering sourness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
82
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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