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Yuzu Peel Infused Lambic

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Fruity, slightly sour and very refreshing. Dried yuzu peel, sourced from a producer in Japan, infuses a balanced 18-month-old lambic; yuzu is an Asian citrus fruit, frequently used in Japanese cooking and known for its intense aromatic character. The beer is golden yellow at 6.8 % ABV and keeps for three years.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusysour
fruity
citrusy
sour
tropical
tart
funky
Aroma
Dried yuzu peel imparts an intense, aromatic citrus character—sharp and slightly floral, reminiscent of Japanese cooking applications.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yuzu Peel Infused Lambic

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with bright clarity and a delicate, fine-bubbled head that recedes gradually, leaving thin traces of lacing around the glass. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, appropriate to the beer's Belgian lambic tradition. Light catches the color with luminosity characteristic of a young, well-balanced wheat-based fermentation.

golden yellowbright, clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Dried yuzu peel imparts an intense, aromatic citrus character—sharp and slightly floral, reminiscent of Japanese cooking applications. Beneath lies the distinctive funky, earthy baseline of aged lambic: restrained notes of wild yeast, subtle hay, and a whisper of oak from its 18-month maturation. The aromatic profile is clean and refined, with no harsh fermentation notes.

yuzu citrus, intensefunky, wild yeastfloral, aromaticdry, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the yuzu peel's citrus bite balancing the lambic's inherent sour character without dominating. Mid-palate presents a complex interplay of tartness and subtle tropical fruitiness, while the low IBU (10) allows the fruit and fermentation complexity to shine unobstructed. Finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus acidity that invites another sip.

citric acid, brighttart, sourdry, crisptropical undertones

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, fading gracefully with a persistent citric dryness and a faint funky mineral note. No sweetness lingers; the finish remains brisk and refreshing throughout.

dry, crispcitric fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
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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