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Petite

Burning Sky Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Farmhouse Ale · One of 9 Farmhouse Ales in hopIQ

Petite from Burning Sky Brewery in Firle, East Sussex, is a delightfully understated mixed-fermentation farmhouse small beer that punches well above its modest weight. Pouring a pale, hazy straw gold with a fine white head, it carries the hallmark character of the Sussex countryside operation's barrel programme — time spent in white wine barrels lends gentle vinous complexity, soft acidity, and a whisper of oak. The aroma offers lemon zest, white grape, and a touch of earthy funk. On the palate it is light-bodied and refreshing, with a clean tartness and subtle dry-hopped herbal brightness. The finish is crisp, elegant, and quietly satisfying — a year-round sessionable saison in miniature.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Farmhouse Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
funky
tart
Distinctive notes
citrusy
oak
smooth drinking
mineral
Hop character
herbalearthy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Petite

Appearance

Petite presents a pale, hazy straw gold with excellent transparency despite its cloudiness. A fine, white head forms and clings with delicate persistence, displaying good Schaumhaftung. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, characteristic of a farmhouse ale matured in white wine barrels.

pale straw goldhazy, fine white headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon zest and white grape notes, lifted by time spent in barrel. Beneath lies a subtle earthy funk and a whisper of oak integration—never overbearing, but present as a gentle vinous complexity. A touch of herbal spice rounds out the bouquet without dominating.

lemon zest, white grapesoft oak, vinousearthy funk

Taste

Entry is light-bodied and refreshing, with a clean tartness that frames the palate immediately. Mid-palate shows subtle dry-hopped herbal brightness and mineral character, while the barrel's soft acidity weaves through without sharpness. The low ABV allows these elements to speak clearly without warmth.

tart, cleanherbal brightness, minerallight-bodied, refreshing

Finish

The finish is crisp and elegant, fading with a quiet mineral dryness and lingering herbal suggestion. No harsh edges remain—the aftertaste is satisfying and leaves the palate poised for the next sip.

crisp, elegantmineral dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Petite

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Petite

About Farmhouse Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Farmhouse Ale?

Farmhouse 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.

Finding a similar Farmhouse Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same funky, citrusy, smooth-drinking character as Petite will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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